{"id":15239,"date":"2023-01-11T03:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=15239"},"modified":"2024-09-10T14:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T21:40:48","slug":"best-herbal-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-herbal-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Herbal Tea: Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Best Herbal Teas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best herbal tea is fragrant without being overpowering. It should smell \u201cnice.\u201d And the best herbal tea should definitely have some sort of purported health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love tea, but herbal tea has never been my favorite. It can be so much<\/em>. Sure, herbal tea sounds nice, but it can easily assault your taste buds. I guess the best way to put it is that I\u2019m wary of herbal tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I should say I was<\/em> wary of herbal tea. After this taste test, I\u2019m less wary. There are actually a lot of delicious herbal teas on the market and tasting all of them put me at ease. Are there still multiple that tasted horrible and I wouldn\u2019t want to drink again? Yes. But did I like more types of herbal tea than I thought I would? Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This list is filled with the best herbal teas on the market that hit all the comforting, medicinal, and herbaceous notes you\u2019re looking for in a soothing hot drink. Read away! And then take a nap. You deserve relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traditional Medicinals Organic Roasted Dandelion Root<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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This was the most polarizing tea we tried. I liked it! Other staff members hated it. But everyone agreed it was interesting. It\u2019s super bitter and strong, even when lightly brewed. It almost tastes like coffee. Even if you don\u2019t fully groove with the flavor, you should stick around for the health benefits. Dandelion root is no joke. According to Mount Sinai Hospital<\/a>, it can help with everything from stomach aches to liver and gallbladder function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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7\/10<\/p>

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Best Hibiscus<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Yogi Hibiscus Rose<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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What typically makes people wince when they sip herbal tea is an overpowering, sour tang. That unfavorable taste is often hibiscus. And I like hibiscus! It has a wonderful flavor, but when it\u2019s not used properly, it can become very strong. Hibiscus isn\u2019t for everyone and I get that. If you\u2019re interested in breaking into the world of hibiscus-flavored herbal teas or you\u2019re a longtime lover looking to try a new brand, buy this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8\/10<\/p>

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Daily Beauty Blueberry Lavender Tea<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If the best herbal tea for you is a fruit-based herbal tea, I recommend Daily Beauty\u2019s Blueberry Lavender Tea. I don\u2019t know if this actually enhances your \u2018daily beauty.\u201d That being said, it does taste very good! It has a nice, mild tea taste and is lightly fruity. With a little honey or cream, this would be a wonderful after-dinner tea to enjoy with a shortbread cookie. If you\u2019re fancy, that is. I would drink this iced with a little simple syrup at breakfast time, and I\u2019d pair it with a toasted everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, raw onions, cucumber, and capers. Either way, you can\u2019t go wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Honey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, I named this tea \u201cBest Honey\u201d even though the number one tea on this list also<\/em> has honey in its flavor profile. The distinction is just that this tea is more honey-focused. True to traditional chamomile, this tea is very calming. And the honey, which is pleasantly earthy and herbal, is a welcome addition. It\u2019s a little earthy and herbal. This is a really nice, mild herbal tea that would be a total crowd-pleaser. Stash this in your cabinet for yourself and guests alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

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Yogi Honey Lavender Stress Relief Soothing Serenity Blend<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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I cannot believe I loved something lavender! I typically find it so overpowering, like someone lit an aromatherapy candle inside my mouth. Yogi\u2019s Honey Lavender Stress Relief Soothing Serenity Blend is not like that at all, though. It is so sweet and mild and fragrant. The lavender is present, but not overpowering, and it\u2019s extremely honey-forward. You do not need to add anything to this tea. Plus, it\u2019s caffeine free and you get the sense it would lull even the most wound-up person to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Other Products We Tried:<\/strong> Pukka Herbal Collection, Traditional Medicinals Chamomile Lavender, Republic of Tea Hibiscus, Tazo Passion, Traditional Medicinals Hibiscus, Bigelow Lavender Chamomile, Numi Rooibos, Yogi Chai Rooibos, Twinings Heartea Raspberry Hibiscus, Republic of Tea Organic Elderberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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