recommendation for herbal tea??

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I need a recommendation for a good herbal tea. I really like real tea but I'm sensitive to caffeine. Even decaf Eng. Breakfast Tea still has caffeine, and a second cup is enough to make me feel uncomfortable.

My wife and daughter like fruit teas, like Lemon Zinger etc.. I find them too sweet and, well, fruity....

I only drink an herbal tea now (Mint Medley) when I'm sick. Otherwise, I don't like it.

I'm looking for a completely caffeine free tea that either tastes like tea, or at least isn't a sweet tasting tea. Other taste notes (ie: smoky) might be fine.

Nothing too exotic, but I do have a Whole Foods locally so I have some range available.

Thanks for your help...

toci · Accepted Answer

I'd ask at Whole Foods what they would recommend.  But my experience isthat nothing tastes like tea but tea.  I personally like the Zingers,but also licorice tea, ginger tea, and chocolate mint rooibus.  Youmight try a pla

taopants · Answer

I second the rooibos reccomendation. It is the most 'tea' tasting(black tea) My favorite herbals come from Rishi (online and in Wholefoodds--I like the passion fruit rooibos and ginger lime rooibos, andplain rooibos) and Mountain rose herbs (also online- I love their Dreamtea- it does as the name implies- really) You can also get some yerbamate ( Eco Tea and Guayaki are carried by whole foods - Mate sports anherbal caffeine equivalent called 'matteine' Good luck and report backyour results.

max.grady · Answer

I would highly recommend Hibiscus TeaIt makes a really nice hot tea and even better iced teaIts a red tangy infusionsimilar a little to rose hip tea or strawberry kiwi if you've hadeither of those.I apologize for using the word tea, tisane would be more appropriate asit really isn't tea at all.Its caffeine free and high in vitamin C

Bluesea · Answer

I like Earl Grey Rooibos/Rooibos Earl Grey/whatever the name depending on vendor. Anyway, it's rooibos with the bergamot flavoring of the Earl Grey tea.

Also, plain rooibos - sometimes I add 1/8 to 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the 4-cup pot for variety.

HTH.

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