Celestial Seasonings

I feel like I should be defending one of my fav CS teas, but I realize that we each have our own tastes and preferences. ;)

My Mom likes this tea, so all is not lost.

Yeah this tea gets pretty nasty if you oversteep it!

This is exactly, EXACTLY what my experience with Adagio’s Pumpkin Spice was like. It’s always a downer when the taste doesn’t live up to the smell. That’s what eventually made me stop eating scented candles.

This is my highest rated tea ever!

In the past I have had this sensation in the back of my throat-it felt like there was some food there that I couldn’t swallow. Turns out it was an acid reflux irritation in the esophagus. The way the nerve carried the sensation just made it feel like it was in the back of my throat. Don’t know if that’s anything similar to what you are feeling? It didn’t make me gag, though.

Yes! That is very similar. I’ve never had Acid Reflux problems…don’t even know what it would feel like or how to handle, actually. How long did it last?

Also…knowing you are vegan…I’m vegetarian…what did you do for it?

That’s the tricky thing about reflux-it can manifest itself in many ways that are not recognizable as reflux.

Well, I went to a gastroenterologist, because I’ve had reflux off and on for awhile. She gave me a liquid medicine called Carafate which is kind of a pain-you can’t really eat or drink for an hour or two before and one hour after taking it.

However, if you’ve not had reflux before, maybe just some over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) might help. There’s a couple generics that don’t have the gelatin coating. Another thing you could try is some Fruit and Sour Jolly Ranchers-or anything with malic acid in it (such as sucking on a slice of lemon).

Another thing that may or may not help is an over the counter probiotic. I use Nature’s Bounty probiotic with acidophllus. It’s good to take a probiotic, anyway. Simethicone (Gax-x) may also provide some relief. I take a probiotic and simethicone every day and now I never need carafate and almost never use ranitidine.

If nothing helps-or if you just feel nervous about your symptoms and can’t wait, you should obviously consult your doctor.

My Dad has been taking Prilosec for a couple of years for his acid reflux, so you could try that. At the moment I just take heartburn over the counter stuff because it’s cheaper and I don’t have it often. My doctor Ok’ayed that. I think I’ll also try the Sour Jolly Ranchers….been years since I’ve had those.

Thank you both :)

You’re welcome :) I forgot to address how long it lasts. It’s variable. If it’s not too bad, it may resolve on its own in a day or two. The other options-Ranitidine, simethicone, malic acid may start to provide relief the same day. Malic acid would probably work the fastest, but not necessarily provide relief for all that long. It works by forcing your body to produce extra saliva, which helps neutralize acid. The probiotic would take longer to have an effect-and I don’t know how effective it would be if used alone.

Good luck

This is one of the best bagged teas out there. It can stand up to a really long steep, and caffeine free, so you can drink it anytime.
As for what seems like acid reflux, try a bit of Zantac and see if it works or not, but definitely talk to your doctor if you are concerned or it doesn’t go away.

I’ve heard so many good things about this tea on another forum. Hope it’ll come back for the holidays again.

Eating lots of okra can help. It’s loaded with mucilage. It helps my cousins with acid reflux a lot when they want to eat iffy foods).

I grabbed the last three at a local target last month myself. :)

We have a ton of these left over from the holidays. Maybe I should pick up a box after seeing this post. :)

What does the tea bag holder look like? post a pic if you can :)

Well, I am just doing plain ones now…but I hope to alter them in the near future…let me see if I can find the URL with the print out template…

Actually…there are a few to choose from at this link
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131317&highlight=tea

Those are cute! Thanks for the link

I’m not one for candycane’s or even peppermint but this is quite convincing

DRIVE SAFE!:)

thanks!

i want to try this now :) i may need to run to the store in the morning and pick up a box :)

Every store I’ve gone to that carries the holiday teas has only had one box remaining of Candy Cane Lane, so I now have two boxes, but that doesn’t seem like nearly enough..

Hope your show went well. What kinds of crafty things do you do?

@gmathis…we don’t make but we resell candles. We are also Wildtree Reps now. Plus some handmade cards and wreaths, etc…for crafts. By WE I mean my mother and I.

Sounds fun!

This sounds dreamy. I might have to pick some up before the holidays are over.

And the price is NICE too! :P It’s my fave CS Tea – might even be on my top 10 bagged teas too!

I agree! It’s in my top 10 bagged teas as well!

Hmm, I can’t seem to find this anywhere. I’ve been to 3 stores so far. Perhaps its already been gobbled up by local tea fans.

Bummer. Last year my local herb store had it and Wegman’s Chain Grocery Stores. What kind of stores/chains do you have by you???

I’m in San Antonio. I tried Whole Foods, Central Market, and HEB. Will try Sun Harvest next. I haven’t seen any of their holiday teas this year though… maybe they’re in a special display section.

That could be. Good luck!

Hooray! I found it after asking a store clerk. It was, in fact, on a display shelf.