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“i used to pick wintergreen in the woods when i was a kid! love infusing this stuff. it’s refreshing and relaxing, smells incredible and has a surprisingly complex flavour. it’s a bit menthol-y,...” Read full tasting note
“The right tea at the right time is a blessing. Due to change of schedule, more running around over the holidays than usual, and probably some general sloppiness and inattentiveness on my part, I’ve...” Read full tasting note
“Lovely, very gently sweet wintergreen. There’s a berry undertone to the aroma. The cup offers an embrace at once warming and cooling. Some may consider the taste medicinal because of an...” Read full tasting note
“Geek Steep S2E15 – Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring We’re pretty open about the fact we batch record episodes and so, when we recorded this episode, it was the last of the day and I...” Read full tasting note
The leaves from this small robust indigenous plant (gaulthérie couchée) are picked in the wild forests of Quebec. In spite of the fact that it is not related to tea, its English name, Wintergreen, appropriately evokes the refreshing effect that it can bring to different types of inflammations (fevers, joint pains).
In infusion, its liquor, light and sweet, is strongly marked by the essential oil it carries (methyl salicylate) with its pronounced and characteristic taste, reminding of its use in muscle balms.
In the finish, a delicate hint of sweetness is invigorated with a long sparkling sensation, similar to its pain relief and analgesic effects!
Ingredients: Stems and leaves of Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens).
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i used to pick wintergreen in the woods when i was a kid! love infusing this stuff. it’s refreshing and relaxing, smells incredible and has a surprisingly complex flavour. it’s a bit menthol-y, very “fresh” – don’t really know how else to describe it. it’s quite similar to old school bubble gum (if i recall correctly, this is what they used to flavour it with). great to sip at the end of the day, and i love drinking some of this when i get migraines, i find it helps a little.
The right tea at the right time is a blessing. Due to change of schedule, more running around over the holidays than usual, and probably some general sloppiness and inattentiveness on my part, I’ve caught myself a good old fashioned head cold—the kind you wouldn’t have had to apologize for, pre-plague ;)
So I taught kids from a distance and behind a mask this morning (we’re blessed with awesome adult volunteers who kindly do any legwork needed…today they were scorekeepers and measuring judges for the Forest Park Junior Olympic Fake Ski Jumping Competition). I’m home now spending the afternoon feigning invalidism and pampering myself with a beautiful mugful of wintergreen steam, RX courtesy of Dr. derk!
These were big, flat leaves straight off the plant, and I gave them ten minutes over a warming candle. In retrospect, I should’ve thrown a towel over my head and the mug for the duration. Even though the final product is so pale I can see to the bottom of my pottery mug, the flavor itself is warming and gently mentholly (no burn) and sweetly medicinal.
Quiet house, fragrant tea, one sleeping cat in each corner of the living room, sunshine on my toes…if one has to be under the weather, this is the way to do it.
I have had two bad colds since post-plague, and both times I hated the way everyone would stare at with a sharpened gaze over any cough or sneeze. As if colds haven’t always been a thing! (Harumph!)
I allowed myself the luxury of some wonderfully loud head-clearing sneezes at home this afternoon. And, two mugs of wintergreen later, the overinflated inner tube behind my sinuses is starting to recede. I’ll have to see if our local bulk herb proprietor carries it.
Awww, that derk…
Hope your under-the-weather ness blows over very quickly.
Feel better soon! Derk strikes again with fitting, unique teas :)
And I hear you about the pre-plague colds; coughs tend to stay with me looong after the actual illness subsides, which can make public life challenging these days :|
Lovely, very gently sweet wintergreen. There’s a berry undertone to the aroma. The cup offers an embrace at once warming and cooling. Some may consider the taste medicinal because of an association with Pepto Bismol or Icy Hot. It’s nostalgic for me in the way that Teaberry gum is, or pink Necco wafers and Conversation Hearts.
I’ve had tea with wintergreen, but never straight up. This sounds lovely!
I’ll have to send a little your way.
For what it’s worth, two of my coworkers really enjoyed it yesterday, enough to request another round today.
I love Teaberry gum!
Gotta make a mental note—so does my son. There’s a kitschy retro five-and-dime store in the Branson MO tourist zone where I can get some packs for his Christmas stocking!
Gotta make a stop at the candy shop downtown for Teaberry gum but I’m lazy. Could you tell my mom to mail me a stocking with some?
How many grams per mL did you steep it/any brewing instructions? I just ordered it as well and am very excited as peppermint is my all time favorite herbal tisane. But want to be smart with this Wintergreen since it is a little pricey at $10 for 20g.
Hi there, temerarious-tea, and welcome. I have lately gotten out of the habit of weighing leaf. The package calls for 2tsp, 250mL, 90C for 5-7 minutes. Myself, I have taken a few bunches or leaves and spare leaves, crumbled them a bit and poured 8oz of maybe 195F water for howeverlong, covered. Boiling water seems to mutes the pungency of the methyl salycilate which is the strong taste I’m after, hence the lower temperature water.
Between preparing this for others and for myself, I’ve served maybe 8 cups and have also sent out a few servings to tea friends. Looking in the bag now, I might have 4 servings left.
Thank you!
Geek Steep S2E15 – Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring
We’re pretty open about the fact we batch record episodes and so, when we recorded this episode, it was the last of the day and I was coming down from an intense caffeine buzz. It was also during advent season so I had consumed all of my advent teas earlier in the morning plus the teas from recording.
I needed something soothing/calming and caffeine free in that moment and this is one of my favourite simple tisanes to turn to. The leaves are massive which make it gloriously no frills to steep. Literally just chuck a handful of leaves in a cup without a strainer and you’re perfectly well set to sip on a tasty tea.
Any tea that helps migraines is welcomed. I am trying to find some remedy for my brother :)
hiya Martin! i don’t know if you could get some Labrador tea in your part of the world, but it’s what helps me the most with migraines. it’s a bit more of a medicinal plant and it’s best not to drink too much of it, but it’s very effective with any type of headache. hope you can find something for your brother! :)