[turbutbamethyg]

I really do love the tea that they serve in their spas; it's organic, and naturally sweet. Unfortunately, it is like seriously expensive ($15 for 20 tea bags or $26 for ounces loose).

Anyway, while I was waiting for it to brew, I went online and found an herb site that has a "recipe" that mimics the Aveda stuff.

1-1/4 C Licorice Root
1 C Peppermint Leaves
1/8 C Fennel
1/8 C Basil Leaves

Is there any reason why this would be unacceptable on protocol? I am halfway through my first cup, and am seriously praying it is ok, as it can almost border as a dessert.

Thanks!

PS. this is what the Aveda site says about it.

"Care for the Earth as you care for yourself: our blend is 100% certified organic, and its soothing herbal infusion—naturally sweet, with licorice root and peppermint—steeps you in calm.

• no caffeine, sugar or added flavors
• drink hot or iced"

[whatisthebluepill]

I have been treating myself to this Aveda tea daily and love it! I am in the middle of P2 and down 21 lbs so it hasn't hurt me a bit. It is expensive tea but I look at it as one of the few treats I can have and it is less $ than 3 trips to a fast food joint over the course of a month.

[AdvertisingPo]

I am glad that it hasn't seem to bother you, either; honestly, it is so sweet that I can't grasp that there is not some sort of sugar in it! It is amazingly good.

I buy the jar of it. Ii have big plastic insulated French press by Boudin, and I have found that the longer the tea sits, the stronger and better it tastes. So sometimes I get like 4 mugs of tea out of 1-2 servings dry. I just keep adding hot water to it, and on cup 3, I put in a little extra tea under the strainer thing.