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“By the gods, I love this stuff1. Yesterday, I had to collect Mum from JFK at around 7:30 in the morning. That’s around the time I usually go to sleep, so I ended up staying up the night before,...” Read full tasting note
“Warm spice cake in a mug. That’s sort of how Ocean of Wisdom tastes. So I’ve been pretty sick all day, and sick the entire week, just kind of miserably getting through the week. I’ve been...” Read full tasting note
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Origin: Rooibos and Honey Bush from South Africa. Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon, and Licorice from United States.
Flavor Profile: Deep and earthy, with a subtle cinnamon and sweetgrass sweetness that drapes the tongue. Complexly warm from the ginger and cloves.
Tea Story: Custom blended for His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Consider this our caffeine-free Masala Chai. Our very special contribution to the traveling exhibit, The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, and, our offering to the Bodhisattva of compassion, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama!
Blended with the intention to create an infusion that is warming and grounding, uplifting and comforting. We unite the nourishing power of anti-oxidant,vitamin, and mineral packed organic, Fair Trade Rooibos and Honeybush with the calming warmth of organic cinnamon, clove, and ginger, and the subtle sweet notes of licorice.
We are honored that this blend bears the meaning of the words “Dalai Lama,” Ocean of Wisdom.
About Rooibos
From the Cedar Mountain Area, in South Africa’s Western Cape, rooibos is rich in minerals and antioxidants, and free of caffeine and made by gently roasting the tips of the rooibos plant, making the leaves a dark reddish-brown, and an amazing clear, red infusion.
Also known as “red tea,” or “red bush tea,” this herbal is pretty popular these days. A singular flavor that is slightly sweet with notes of barley malt, and yet also a tiny bit roasted. This herbal is a native to South Africa and has been getting so much publicity these days because of its abundance of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins… and their anti-aging properties.
Samovarian Poetry: This warming, grounding, delicious, organic tisane we have custom blended for His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Silken, malty mouth-feel lingers blissfully. South African rooibos, honeybush, ginger, licorice, cloves, and cinnamon. Sail from the ordinary moment into a regal, contemplative one.
Food Pairing: The Ocean of Wisdom is an amazing dessert tea. The deep earthy flavor and warming spices pair effortlessly with chocolate, fruit, sugar, and spice and everything nice. Serve the Ocean of Wisdom with home made pumpkin pie, with a warm palmier, or with chocolatey opera cake.
Samovar's is dedicated to preserving the simplicity and integrity of the tea traditions and inspiring people to practice peace through drinking tea.
Great herbal blend. The hints of licorice linger on the palette long after you’ve taken a sip. The rooibos does have that warm-tingly feeling that makes it a great pre-bedtime blend. Unlike most herbals, this blend is not an “In your face” kind of deal. The flavors meld well together and don’t overpower each other.
