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Honey Ginseng from The Republic of Tea
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I got this yesterday as a free sample inside my ROT catalog. I figured a green would be a little gentler on my stomach (which still bothers me every day, which is why I haven’t been having much tea lately. I’ve made an appointment to find out if I have another stomach ulcer). Plus when I first started drinking tea, I didn’t like greens because of the grassiness. But I’ve seen my palate develop over these past few months, so I’m giving it another go. I really do want to like green tea. You see, I feel like I’m missing out on a whole huge part of the tea world. It’s something I want to experience, so hopefully things will be different this time.

It smells of honey and flowers. I don’t smell any grassiness. This seems like it will a gentle, soothing tea.

Hooray! It tastes like I wanted it to; floral with a touch of honey. I don’t taste grassiness, accept for a teensy bit in the aftertaste, which doesn’t bother me. Maybe my palate isn’t bothered by it anymore, or maybe this just isn’t a very grassy green. I’m going to happily finish this cup. This was my first experience with ROT, and I have been left a very happy customer!

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S 2010-03-20 15:14:35 -0400

Yay for finding a green you liked! Hope your tummy feels better, too!

oOTeaOo
oOTeaOo 2010-03-21 09:56:30 -0400

When I go to Panera, this is the tea I usually get. It is so good! :) Sometimes I add a little honey. Great review! I’m glad you found a green that you like!

~lauren.
~lauren. 2010-03-21 13:23:08 -0400

I put this on my shopping list – thanks for the review! Oh, was there any hint of ginseng? Hope your stomach feels better soon!

Erin
Erin 2010-03-21 21:30:45 -0400

@Lauren – To be honest, I don’t know what ginseng is supposed to taste like! So I’m not really able to answer that question… sorry!

~lauren.
~lauren. 2010-03-22 16:35:02 -0400

Guess what? My very first RoT catalog came in the mail today with this as a sample! I’m going to try it out …!

Erin
Erin 2010-03-22 17:20:44 -0400

yay! this was my first ROT catalog too : )

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