Review: Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea

Practically everyone that I have told about Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea has looked in horror with a mental image of a thick sticky black cup of tea that tastes like a stick of licorice.

This mental image could not be further from the truth, as you will find if you give Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea a try.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

At a price around $2.00 - $2.50 for a packet of 20 tea bags (which works out at $0.10 per cup), this is a good price for a good cup of tea.

You can find Stash teas at many grocery stores in the USA, including Target and Walmart, as well as in many Health Food and specialized tea shops.

Stash teas are also available online on a number of sites, including Stash Teas and Amazon.

PREPARATION GUIDELINES

To obtain the full flavor of Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea:

1. Bring fresh water to a rolling boil.
2. Pour the water directly over the tea bag in a pre-heated cup or teapot.
3. Allow the tea to brew for 3-5 minutes, according to desired taste.

One tea bag will make 8 ounces of hot tea, or you can use 2 tea bags for iced tea.

INGREDIENTS

Each tea bag contains the following 100% natural ingredients:

Licorice Root
Cinnamon
Orange Peel
Chinese Star Anise
Vanilla Flavor
Sarsaparilla
Orange Flavor
Cinnamon Flavor
Clove Flavor
Cardamom Flavor

Stash Licorice Spice Herbal tea is also naturally Caffeine Free.

PACKAGING

Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea comes in a deep blue cardboard box that contains 20 teabags, each of which is wrapped in a sealed packet..

The box has a flap that allows you to pull one bag at a time when needed without having to open the box itself. It is also clearly marked on the bottom as recyclable.

ALLERGY ADVICE

None given

PRODUCT REVIEW

This is definitely one of those herbal teas that you can't just turn your nose up at and say "Oh no, I wouldn't like that".

The first step to convincing anybody that this is not going to be a thick black sticky cup of licorice, is to open the sealed packet and to have them sniff it.

How to describe the aroma of Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea? It's like being in an Indian or Middle Eastern restaurant with the air filled with the sweet smell of assorted spices. Maybe it's like a wonderful scented cinnamon and clove candle that reminds you of the scent of Fall, Pumpkin Pie and Thanksgiving.

On first tasting Stash Licorice Spice Herbal Tea the blend of Licorice, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Clove is rich and sweet. With Licorice being 50 times sweeter than sugar cane, you get an almost instant energy boost, which is great on a long day at work when you begin to flag in mid-afternoon.

I haven't yet tried this as an after dinner drink, but it would be a different way to treat dinner guests, especially on a wintry evening.

Served as an iced tea, the full flavor and natural sweetness make a pleasant change from iced black or green tea.

PRODUCT RATING

Price: 5 stars. At around $0.10 it doesn't break the bank. This is the sort of tea that you might enjoy mid afternoon, or after dinner

Packaging: 4 stars. I only rated this lower than 5 because it's not always easy to get the bag out of the auto dispense flap..

Ease Of Use: 5 stars. Making a cup of herbal tea couldn't be easier.

Taste: 5 stars. I love the taste. It's rich and sweet and hits the spot.

Green: 5 stars. The packing is minimal and also recyclable.

Overall Rating: 5 stars. This Stash tea is a great product.

RATING SCALE

5 stars - outstanding
4 stars - good
3 stars - average
2 stars - below average
1 star - poor

COMPANY INFORMATION

The Stash Tea Company
PO Box 910
Portland
Oregon 97207
http://www.stashteabusiness.com/