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Foxtrot Review

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Like the dance that inspired its name, our Foxtrot tea is an overnight success that will leave you giddy with joy. It is an herbal cocktail of Egyptian chamomile, South African Rooibos and fresh peppermint leaves. A soothing blend of familiar tastes that produces a pleasantly original combination. It is entirely caffeine-free. The spring in your step is due entirely to its enticing taste.
Description from Adagio.com

This is a tea or rather a tea blend, that I saw on Adagio awhile ago. It's a mix of chamomile, rooibos, and peppermint. Fortunately for me, these were teas that I already owned. So what's wrong with blending them all together?

Color:
I have to say something about the color. It's really different because it's a blend of course. It reminds me of a black tea that has been steeping for only a minute or two because it's not as dark. It has more of an orange hint to it as well. It's a very interesting color. Very fun and original for an herbal blend.

Scent:
I'm not surprised that the peppermint is the strongest component that I'm smelling from this blend. I feel as if the rooibos scent adds a small depth because of its subtlety. I'm getting a very small hint of the chamomile, but it's hardly there. It could be that bit of sweetness that I'm getting. It's a great smell because it isn't as strong as the peppermint tea by itself.

Taste:
I feel as if the rooibos and the peppermint flavors go hand in hand. The peppermint has a sharp taste to the blend, but the rooibos component adds more texture to this tea. Some more wood so to speak because drinking rooibos reminds me of wood in a way.

The front of this tea is a huge onslaught by the piercing flavor of the peppermint. The mid palate, I taste some of the chamomile and the grainy rooibos component. At the back end, there's a subtle sweet feeling on my tongue after drinking. When you're finished, the peppermint will leave a very fresh feeling in your mouth. I haven't had chamomile by itself yet, but something tells me that it's a sweet tea.

Overall:
This is a great tasting tea. Since I blended it myself, I probably would add less peppermint, but overall, it's an amazing tea that anyone can enjoy. It's perfect for the afternoon and evening before bedtime. I say this about a lot of teas, but this tea is extremely refreshing. It's decaf too, so what are you waiting for? Buy it!

Rating:
4.4 out of 5

Peppermint Review

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Dried peppermint leaves to make a minty, refreshing drink that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. A native of the Mediterranean, peppermint leaves were often used to crown luminaries in ancient Greece and Rome. It continues to be revered for its refreshingly light aroma, as well as its natural, caffeine-free taste. If you have yet to try gourmet peppermint tea, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavor.
Description from Adagio.com

Scent:
When you pop open the lid of this tea, you will get a huge mint aroma coming right at you. Even after brewing, the strength of the peppermint will remain consistent. When I smell this brew, it's like I left peppermint candies to melt in the microwave for a minute. After they've melted, you open the door, and out comes a huge steamy rush of peppermint in your face. That's what I feel from this brew.

Taste:
It's just as expected. This tea is the definitive liquid form of those peppermint candies and chewing gums I'm so used to as a kid, but without the sugar and the calories. It would probably taste more complete with honey, but anything tastes good with honey. After drinking a good amount, my breath is fresh and hopefully it has a great positive effect on my lung system.

This tea would be perfect to drink after eating or if you don't feel like using mouthwash for the moment. While drinking this tea, I feel as if it needs something added to it. Yeah, this tea is good by itself, but I can't see myself drinking this tea everyday. That is why you should either look for blends that utilize this tea or mix and match with other teas that you think would be even better with the mintiness addition of this tea.

Overall:
The mint scent is very refreshing, but this tea needs something to accompany its flavor. This tea would be put to good use for someone who is sick and needs the freshness of peppermint in their respiratory system. However, for a person like me, I wouldn't drink this every day. Maybe every other day, but not daily. I like this tea and I wouldn't mind seeing it blended with something!

Score:
3.9 out of 5