What is an excellent brand of tea? (Please read inside)?

Question

I am looking for something caffeine-free. I have decided the reason I haven't really liked tea in the past is that maybe I'm drinking the wrong kind (Celestial Seasonings).

Is there a good brand of tea out there with plenty of flavor, even in the caffeine-free types? Also (if it's an obscure brand), where can I buy it?

Thanks everyone! :)

I steep it for at least 5 minutes and I use honey.

Answer 1

I like Tetley and Red Rose

Answer 2

Definitely go to Whole Foods if you have one in your area. Some of the teas may be a little pricey but they have some really great brands. Also, they have a juice bar where you can buy a tea for around a dollar and try it before you spend the money on the whole package. Starbucks carries tazo tea that you can try and if you like that then you can purchase it at Whole foods. Barnies coffee carries Numi tea which is really good. Theres a really great brand of tea that has a tasty Chamomile that is really great. I can't remember the entire name but it's something medicinals. Tea is so good for you and I encourage anyone and everyone to try to drink it daily. Maybe you experiment a little with lemon, honey or raw sugar to see if that helps the taste. Don't give up because there are many brands of teas that taste great without having to add anything at all. Good luck.

Answer 3

Some good ones to try for non-caffeinated varieties are:
Numi (I like their honey redbush)
Republic of Tea
Traditional Medicinals
Yogi Tea

Typically I find that the organic brands have the best flavor. If you have some smaller local tea shops in your area, you might find some good ones there too. I like peppermint and rooibos teas, and find the most flavorful ones in a good tea shop.

You may also want to try loose teas instead of bagged to get more flavor. See why here:
http://coffeetea.about.com/od/teabrewing/a/looseorbag.htm

Answer 4

If you don't like Celestial Seasonings teas, you might not be steeping long enough. YOu need to steep herbal tea for 1-2 minutes in nearly boiling water. Put a plate over your cup while you steep to trap the heat. I prefer the Stash brand of teas licorice spice is my favorite. It's sweet and spicy, has orange, rose hips and clove.

Answer 5

Hello, your question is not an easy one. There are probably more different brand/type of teas as there are different brands of soft drinks.
More than likely you will find one you like after tasting different brands/type as flavor is a personal choice. One person's best tea can very well be the next person's worse tea. Teas grown in different part of the world will have a different taste/aroma, the water you use will affect its taste and color etc..... there are so many variable, only experimentation can give you YOUR favorite tea.

Answer 6

Did you steep it long enough, Celestial Seasonings usually has pretty good flavors and all. I prefer fresh tea leaves and an infuser. I f you like it sweetened try honey instead of sugar or artificial sweetener. Most natural food stores have both.

Answer 7

Tea is a lot lower in caffeine than coffee. I drink Ahmad Earl Grey tea all the time but it is not decaffeinated.

Any herbal tea is caffeine free for the most part.

I get my teas in bulk from this site, they are wonderful:

Monterey Bay Spice Company

http://www.herbco.com/

Answer 8

I love Barry's Tea from Ireland. Their caffeine free kind is wonderful.

Answer 9

Really? Have you tried their Wild Berry flavor? I think that's excellent. I put in the teabag with some water in my teacup, then microwave it. Not sure how long; I just hit the 4 oz beverage button. It comes out perffectly for me...I also add lemon and honey sometimes. My husband's favorite is Market Spice. Yum!
It's made in Seattle.

Don't try Bigelow; it's horrid!

Answer 10

I like Bigelow - plenty of caffeine-free flavored tea varieties.

Answer 11

Yogi Tea