Brand: Star Child
Flavour: Witches’ Brew
Ingredients: Raspberry leaves, lemon balm, star anise, mugwort, vervain, gotu kola, viiolet leaves, elderflowers, motherwort, malva flowers, fennel seeds, rowan berries
Caffeine Factor: Caffeine-free
Organic Ingredients: Unknown
Price Range: £3.95
Grammes Per Box: 50g
Review: Star Child tell us this blend is designed to invoke the blessings of the goddess of the land, or simply to help relax your mind in preparation for a moment of meditation.
The smell is earthy, largely from the fennel, with a lovely flowery aroma. It’s like being outside in a summertime garden – and just as colourful! The water goes a very bright blue, again from the violet, before it settles into a dark, rich tea colour. It’s rather beautiful to watch the transformation in your cup.
All that violet gives a mild, smooth, subtle floral flavour, over an underlying hint of aniseed – but it’s not too strong on either taste, which is great if you’re like us and don’t tend to like that sort of thing. It’s an unusual blend that is very pleasant to drink. It’s not too strong, and we think it’s perfect for after meals. We can definitely imagine this putting us in a calm, peaceful state of mind, helping us get away from the stresses of the day.
If you’ve not tried Star Child before and are unsure where to find them, there are plenty of online shops selling their tea range, including their official website www.starchild.co.uk. Or, if you happen to be passing through Glastonbury, pop into their beautiful shop on the high street for tea, incense, essential oils, fresh herbs, books and more. Their tea is extremely reasonably priced, as well, compared to many other loose leaf brands, especially when you consider that you can re-brew.
Best time of year to drink this: All year round
Best time of day to drink this: Any time
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