Brand: T2 Flavour: Soothe Ingredients: Peppermint leaf, star anise, fennel, lemongrass, sage and marigold flowers Caffeine Factor: Caffeine-free Organic Ingredients: 100% Price Range: £7.50 Cups Per Box: 40 (approx.)

Review: The smell of this infusion is very planty.  We know, we know - it's herbal tea.  You'd hope it smells of plants.  But the scent is strong in this one, probably because of the inclusion of sage.  Yet strangely, this is mixed with the artificial smell you always get from lemongrass, despite it being a real plant.  After a while, the combination is a bit odd and unappetising.

And it tastes just like it smells - strongly herbal, with a synthetic lemon undercurrent, and a hint of minty coolness.  We can see this being good for the stomach, after a heavy  meal, or a nice one to have if you feel a bit unwell in the colder months of the year.  And true to its name, this infusion is quite soothing - but only in small doses.  Anything more and it all gets a bit much.

All in all, this blend does what it says, and it's not unpleasant, but it's not what we would call moreish.  For that reason, we wouldn't recommend buying a whole box of it.  You'd be drinking it for months, and we expect that by the time you got to the end of your supply, you'd never want to drink it again.

Best time of year to drink this: Autumn / Winter when you feel a bit run down

Best time of day to drink this: Morning or evening, if you feel poorly - afternoon, if you need a digestive aid

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