• taaz@biglemmowski.winEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Rooibos - not a tea plant so it does not fuck with your sleeping schedule, great hot or cold and with any kind of (tea/coffee) condiment.

      • Lando_@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Don’t get me wrong, I love honeybush but the honeybush that I’ve had has always been a very light flavour compared to rooibos. Like, with rooibos I feel like I’m having tea as opposed to honeybush essenced hot water

    • The Giant Korean@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      +1 on this. I have a big bag. I also have earl grey rooibos and chai rooibos which are both great.

      Just don’t drink tons of this stuff. A known side effect is that it can cause chest discomfort. Ask me how I know.

      Edit: Chest discomfort is only an issue if you drink a LOT of it. Normal human level consumption doesn’t cause problems.

  • Vej@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Yarrow, Plantain, and Solidago are all plants that help with various health issues. I’m pretty big on foraging, but these plants are amazing to keep around to either add to teas or make for teas.

    If you are looking for something a bit stronger, Mr. T. He’s less about herbal. More about kicking ass.

    • girl@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      I love valerian root with some skullcap to help me sleep! When I first opened a box with valerian root, I was put off because it smelled like feet. Now it smells like any other plant to me, but I get a kick out of sharing the smell with someone who has never experienced it before. The recoil and look of disgust is always funny.

    • Podunk@lemmyfly.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Been trying to cut back on my evening alcohol consumption. Its a simple, very flavor forward herbal tea, and its been a great drink for winding down and resetting for the night. I dont know what it is, but im a fan. Mint tea didnt do that, but a cup or two of bengal spice seems to be what i personally crave now.

      • wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        I don’t know where you’re at, but here we have a ton of really good non alcoholic beers, it’s really helped in our household!

        • Podunk@lemmyfly.orgEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Options where i live for non alcoholic beer are scarce where i live, but tbh, It’s a little more of a “something that isnt beer at night” sort of thing than it is a drive for sobriety. Ive got no problem with a gin and tonic nightcap, however a glass or two of tea is cheaper and healthier. But thanks for the alternative. I appriciate it.

    • charlytune@mander.xyz
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      1 year ago

      I got into this in a biiiig way when I was recuperating from Covid and Long Covid and had to cut right back on caffeine. I’ve got quite a few of my friends addicted as well. I drink it with oat milk and it’s nearly like Indian chai.

  • eating3645@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Mint is my go to herbal tea. Aside from being a great late night tea, it grows like a weed in many places and so you can make your own rather easily!

      • folkrav@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I planted two small, ugly plants in June. By the beginning of August we had so much freaking peppermint we didn’t know what to do with it. Would recommend, such an easy herb to get to grow lol

          • folkrav@lemmy.world
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            1 year ago

            Yeah, we did herbal tea. And we used it in desserts. And in salads. My wife was drinking like 3 virgin mojitos a day at one point lol. Yet there was pretty much just as much left as we could consume without getting tired of mint - and I’m obsessed with mint. We ended up having to give a bunch out haha.

  • Thelsim@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Chrysanthemum tea is a favorite of mine.
    Excellent on its own or with rock sugar if you’re looking for a sweet treat :)

  • Thisfox@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Peppermint. Rosehip. Chamomile. All these people are talking about black tea, instead of herbal teas, very odd.