This week I had the pleasure of
tasting a savory tea, an experience that was completely unique to me. The
Garden Sampler from Numi includes two tea bags each of Tomato Mint, Carrot
Curry, Fennel Spice, Broccoli Cilantro, Beet Cabbage and Spinach Chive. I tried
the Spinach Chive and the first thing that struck me was the magnificent aroma
that came from the cup as the tea bag was steeping in the hot water. The smell
was so enticing and it filled the kitchen with a warm, pleasing scent of herbs
and spices that were nestled in with the vegetables.
I let the tea bag steep for
about 10 minutes as directed. After my first sip I was pleasantly surprised
with the full-bodied blend of the decaf tea and the rich flavor that was not
quite a soup, but much more than a tea. I was able to fully discern the steamed
spinach leaves flavored by hints of lime, dill (one of my favorites), coriander
and garlic.
Some suggested uses for this
savory blend are as a low-calorie snack to hold you over between meals, to
complement a light lunch, as a brew for cooking rice or noodles, or as a
companion when at your desk and need a pick-me-up for that afternoon slump.
Undoubtedly there are many more uses for this category of tea. Even better,
Numi’s Savory Teas have five calories or fewer, are Certified Organic and
Verified Non-GMO.
Paula
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