Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea

WOW, what a tea! And, I don't just mean the flavor! This tea makes me feel so relaxed almost like I have taken a mild tranquilizer but actually I've only drank herbs that are good for me. I think it may be the Hops herb in there creating that chill-axed mode. When I am feeling stressed out, drained, worrying, etc., etc., etc. from things piling up on my shoulders, I take one or two bags (two if I'm over the top stressed) and some hot almost boiling water and let the tea bag steep for quite a while so I get the full benefits of the tea. I may leave the teabag in for 30 minutes to an hour or more, (or less time if I'm at my wits ends and need it immediately, lol). I never have any adverse reactions to it. Just calm peaceful state is what I am left with. The tea is nothing short of amazing, I kid you not. The only thing is I try not to drink it too late in the evening because it has B-6 and B-12 in it which supports the nervous system and aids depression/anxiety but also may give a little energy as all of the B vitamins do. It has a form a ginseng as well, called eleuthero, which is a balancing herb that tonifies the body and mind so that balances out the B vitamins in the tea. Hard to explain but it sort of relaxes but balances and takes that strained, drained, stressed out feeling away. It's honestly a great tea. If you are looking for natural help with stress and all of the physical and emotional symptoms that comes along with that give the Tension Tamer tea a try. It is not always available in stores but every now and then I do see it. Can't depend on that! So, I buy this in the 6 box count from Amazon so that I never run out! I do not take any forms of tranquilizer whether be prescribed or not as those things never worked right for me. They gave me unwanted side effects and and are also addictive. Not going there. But, this tea, will drink it in a heartbeat! And, low and behold, it actually works

During the cold, winter months I enjoy sitting and drinking a hot cup of tea. I have been a Celestial drinker since I was a teenager. My parents always had a box of the stuff in the kitchen cabinet. It had been almost a lifetime since I drank tea again. I don't know why I stopped, but one day a light went off in my noggin' that I should start drinking it again now that the cold weather is upon us. I have to tell you, I went to the Supermarket to seek out decaffeinated tea bags. All they had was Lipton tea. I bought a box and began drinking it over the last month. Not bad, but I knew I could do better. Thank Goodness Amazon carries Celestial. I did a search for Orange Pekoe tea and came up with this flavor. As I expected, reviews were overwhelmingly positive. I already knew how good Celestial Tea was, and I was looking forward to trying it again. A smile came to my face when I opened the box and found 6 boxes of this tea for under $20. That's amazing! Each box has 20 tea bags. Another thing I had forgotten --- the tea bags themselves are big! I drink out of a 16-ounce mug. Usually, a single Lipton bag doesn't do the trick in providing strong, satisfying flavor. But one Celestial bag provides an abundance of tangy, orange flavor for my sized cup. If you are looking for a flavored decaffeinated tea that delivers a punch of flavor, you need to buy this Celestial brand. Really

Stress is wreaking havoc on our lives, and adaptogens like Eleuthro, the main ingredient in Tension Tame tea, are becoming more popular. I am trying extract of Eleuthro ROOT, "The King of adaptogens!" which is easily available as a tincture, but the only supplement I could find with Eleuthro LEAF was Tension Tamer tea. And it tastes great! The leaf and the root extract work synergistically to give both mental clarity and physical stamina, so I suggest getting a tincture, too. When cortisol levels are balanced at night, you can be assured of a good night's sleep and of waking up restful, but if you wake up feeling like garbage, and that's how I feel, then your morning cortisol needs to be balanced. Rhodiola works for this, or Eleuthro, both great adaptogens. But first get you're sleep straightened out. If you are having sleep problems, Dr. Ross, author of the Mood Cure suggests taking 5HTP for serotonin/ melatonin production, and then if that doesn't work GABA, and then if that doesn't work she says your cortisol levels are too high at night and you need an adaptogen. Other hormonal imbalances are a sign of cortisol imbalance, since the hormones are all connected and can rob you of cortisol. A sign of elevated cortisol levels is waking up at 3am. Cortisol can be spiked by low-blood sugar at 3am and this is prevented by eating carbs and good fats before bed. If you still have problems, and I did, then cortisol can be balanced with Ashwagandha taken just before bed. I have been taking Ashwagandha for a few weeks now and am getting to sleep right away and sleeping through the night... finally after a couple of years struggling with that. But still need help in the mornings! Yay Tension Tamer! I should also mention that Eleuthro is the most researched herb in the world with over 2,000 studies done on it. It is great for helping the body deal with any kind of stress, physical illness or mental. I am taking the Eleuthro root tea as well as the root extract in conjunction with my Lyme treatment

WHOA! First, this tea tastes GREAT w/o the need for added sweeteners! While I originally bought this tea to help maintain (and loose some) weight, there is a fantastic side effect... After the very first cup, I felt more relaxed than I have in years! And, with my job as a Driving Instructor, taking care of my 80 y.o. Mother and 98 y.o. Aunt, saying this is no exaggeration. While I have yet to get my BP measure (past 10 years, varied between Pre-Hypertension and Stage I Hypertension), it has got to be lower (will report back on BP and weight status when I get it checked next week). EDIT, 31 OCT: I have been drinking this tea nearly every evening for the past 3 months. I am more relaxed and my BP has improved. About a 15 point drop on average. So, now I vary between normal and Pre-Hypertension. However, the new package = new formula. When I reordered this, I noticed the change in the packaging. And, it was enough to make me wonder if it was the same tea. While it still has relaxing properties, the vanilla taste is much less pronounced than it used to be (hence, the drop to 4 Stars), even after steeping for the full 6 minutes. Edit 16 MAY 2016: Well, it happened again. Orders 1 - 4 and 6 were the original packaged tea (showing a Lion sitting at a table sipping tea; 5 Stars). While orders 5 - 8 have been the new blend (3 Stars). HOWEVER, I have found a way to make this tea taste very much like the original tea! :) I bought a bottle of Madagascar Vanilla Beans (2 in a bottle @ $9.98 at Walmart; don't let the price scare you at this point). Then, using between 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 C of hot water, I add 1 tea bag and a snip of vanilla bean (seeds and pod) about the width of the blade of the scissors and steep for the full 6 minutes. So, I would give this mixture 5 stars. The bean can be removed, or if you forget or can't see it to take it out, swallowed without a problem. The good news is that I have already gone through 1 box (20 bags) of tea and I still have 1 whole bean 2/3's of the other bean. So, in the long run, I believe it's a good deal to get the taste that I want. Now, while I have yet to try it, I believe that using some Vanilla Extract (just a few drops) MAY provide similar results. I will be trying this at a later date

Have you ever wanted to surf the shores of a warm but refreshing fresh body of water? Do you love snuggling but not the part where you get warm and sweaty? Have you asked yourself is there a drink that's warm but not caffeinated? sweet but not sugary? And warm and comforting but also cool and refreshing? Then you want this peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is what intellectuals drink when they want to feel comfortable in their high back chairs while contemplating the state of the universe and their sto. It is also use by much more simple folk such as myself when I try to not spiral into a depressy essie as I trie to navigate this hellscape that I live in. It brings down my anxiety and existential dread into a place of calm so I too can contemplate the universe and it's vastness. One time while drinking this tea; I even came up with the perfect ice breaker question that is both inoffensive and a most delightful tickle in the minds of strangers. I'm not saying this works every time and results may vary but if you too want to feel like you're riding a star through the rings of Saturn while embraced with clouds and listening to your favorite feel-y song then I cannot recommend this tea enough. Now recommended for goths as it perfectly encompasses the peace of the night with the cold/warm embrace of the ghost you have a crush on

This is my absolute favorite brand! There's another brand on here I buy also! However this is my favorite but too expensive! Only problem is if u go too cheap u don't get the strong peppermint freshness I like! My wife and I are huge coffee drinkers! When I say huge I mean BOLD, DARK, STRONG with different creamers! Depending on our mood! But we love it and my wife is definitely mean in the morning if I talk before she has her cup in her hand lmao! However I had a heart attack when I was 30 just after my birthday too! Now at 44 with 2 kids now teenagers in highschool I've started feeling like if I keep down the path I'm going I may not be around. So I knew my wife liked her teas. N my mother used to give me this peppermint brand to ease my stomach when I was young! So I took my 3gal pot, filled it up with my filtered water n cooked it to just a light boil then turn off burner. After about 5mins I'd put in 10 peppermint bags n 10 bags of either, black or green tea, or any other flavors I may have! My wife raves about this peppermint tea n how refreshing it tasted n made her feel! She n I seriously just STOPPED coffee! Like stopped so fast we left a bottle of creamer in fridge till it went bad lol! We will still drink coffee again someday cause a cup or 2 is not bad! But for now..... Peppermint is what's happenin'!!

I initially bought this when I was going through some whacked out 'stress' and now I just buy it for the flavor. This really is so yummers with a bit of raw honey. The aroma is heavenly too! The ginger/citrus flavor is very comforting. From Celestial Seasoning's website: About the Tea A traditional ginger tea with a tranquil twist from chamomile, eleuthero and B-vitamins. 100% Natural This product contains all-natural herbs and flavors, and no artificial colors or preservatives. Ingredients: Eleuthero, peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, chamomile, West Indian lemongrass, licorice, catnip, tilia flowers, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors (contains soy lecithin), hops and Vitamins B6 and B12. ------ A little fascinating tidbits about "eleuthero" I found on the net: The constituents in eleuthero that have been most studied are the eleutherosides. Seven primary eleutherosides have been identified, with most of the research attention focusing on eleutherosides B and E. Eleuthero also contains complex polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules). These constituents may play a critical role in eleuthero's ability to support immune function. Eleuthero is an "adaptogen" (an agent that helps the body adapt to stress). It is thought to help support adrenal gland function when the body is challenged by stress. Eleuthero has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the letdown that comes with caffeinated products. Research has shown that eleuthero improves the use of oxygen by the exercising muscle. This means that a person is able to maintain aerobic exercise longer and recover from workouts more quickly. Preliminary research from Russia indicates it may be effective for this purpose. Other trials have been inconclusive or have shown no beneficial effect. Eleuthero may also support the body by helping the liver detoxify harmful toxins. It has shown a protective action in animal studies against chemicals such as ethanol, sodium barbital, tetanus toxoid, and chemotherapeutic agents. According to a test tube study eleuthero also helps protect the body during radiation exposure. Preliminary research in Russia has suggested that eleuthero may help alleviate side effects and help the bone marrow recover more quickly in people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Eleuthero has been shown to be effective as a treatment for the common cold when combined with andrographis in a formula sometimes referred to as Kan Jang. Preliminary evidence also suggests that eleuthero may prove valuable in the long-term management of various diseases of the immune system, including HIV infection and chronic fatigue syndrome. Healthy people taking 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of tincture three times daily have been shown to have increased numbers of the immune cells (T4 lymphocytes) that have been found to decrease during HIV-infection and AIDS. Further human clinical trials are needed to confirm that eleuthero may be helpful for this disease. How to Use It Dried, powdered root and rhizomes, 2 to 3 grams per day, are commonly used. Alternatively, 300 to 400 mg per day of concentrated solid extract standardized on eleutherosides B and E can be used, as can alcohol-based extracts, 8 to 10 ml in two to three divided dosages. Kan Jang is a formula combining an andrographis extract with an eleuthero extract providing 2 to 2.4 mg eleutherosides daily. Historically, eleuthero is taken continuously for six to eight weeks, followed by a one- to two-week break before resuming. Kinda cool, eh? :

Celestial Bengal Spice has become my Coffee / Java replacement. I recently went on a diet that requires me to not have anything with caffeine in it, not even decaffeinated. Being a retired US Army Infantry soldier / Grunt 11 Bravo Drill Instructor and Chief Warrant Officer. You would know the type of men we are, and we love a great cup of Joe in the morning. We are also not known for being tea toddlers Lol. So I needed a new morning beverage and discovered Celestial Bengal Spice tea. What a blessing is all I can say. Celestial thanks for making a great product and cup of tea ðŸ˜

First off for some reason I wasn't able to get this returned or replaced. This was in a big box with other things in the big box but the tea box was already opened. I noticed that three of the tea boxes were crushed. It would've been great if the box was properly glued… so that the tea boxes wouldn't be crushed. I'm definitely not giving the crushed ones away as gifts. I'm sure the tea is fine it's just not aesthetically pleasing

I love this tea!! I've used it for years and recently have been unable to find it in stores. It has a nice hint of mint and after two cup fulls, it has always made me fall deep asleep and it releases the tension in my body and makes everything relax. Hands down the best drink after a hard da