Pukka

I think I got a red pepper flake stuck in my soft palate last night and I awoke many times through the night to discover my sinuses impacting and my throat becoming increasingly sore. I’m drinking this tea hoping it will ease my sore throat.

For a bagged product the ginger flavor is quite significant. I’m impressed. It does seem to have been sweetened in some way, though, which is a shame. It doesn’t need it.

It does seem to be easing the worst of the rawness in my throat, too.

I got this for occasional stomach upsets, and it definitely does the trick in that regard. This tastes to me both peppery and gingery at the same time. I made the mistake of sniffing the teabag, and it got right up my nose and make me shnuff!

This isn’t the kind of tea that I tend to drink for the sheer enjoyment of it, but for the function. The fluctuation in temperatures here in Houston have led to me feeling like I’ve been fighting off a cold. My Japanese tutor recommended ginger, as she herself combats feeling ill with warming herbs. So, I nabbed this one and am feeling good after drinking it.

Get this one for after meals and to stave off the blorgie, not because it tastes better than any other ginger tea, per se. About the same to me, but the addition of turmeric, etc. helps enhance the medicinal effects. Actually, as a last minute note I’ll add that this is really biting on the tongue- so perhaps it is a bit stronger than most ginger teas.

This? This tastes like hot liquid soap.

It smells nice, though, so at least I can empty the bags for potpourri or something.

Adventurous! Diffrent and exciting – even exotic. REALLY like it. Loads. YUM!

Warming and nice – my boyfriend loves it so we call it our “couples tea”. Cute :D

Interestingly (for me anyway), this one is called “pure” in Japan. But it’s the same exact tea. I wonder why “detox” wasn’t used. I guess only pukka knows. I have been drinking this one before bed, to help settle my tummy, and because it’s actually pretty delicious. It reminds me a bit of the tea that Aveda used to give me whenever I went into their store or went to get my hair dyed by them- it’s the aniseseed and fennel, I think. Either way, I associate this tea with good feelings, and relaxation, so that’s tough to argue with. Plus, you can leave the tea bag in the water forever, and it never tastes oversteeped.

Mmm, tastes like licorice. This one is best if you just leave the teabag to soak forever. Otherwise it’s too light, as are the other teas I’ve tried by Pukka. But that said, I really do enjoy this one- lots of cardamom, and a nice sweetness from the aniseed, licorice and fennel. Super relaxing.

It’s very light, but the hibiscus lingers as the base, while the rosy tones and vanilla float above. The primary scent I get when I steep and sip is the vanilla, and this is one I’d just leave the bag in to keep going to get the most of the flavours. Mellow, lightly sweet, relaxing. Not bad, but not great.

Not the best tasting tea admittedly, but I think it works well to detoxify. The taste has grown on me and this is a tea I typically like to keep in my cupboard.

Nice herbal blend for rose and vanilla lovers, which I am!

I really enjoy this tea. It’s hard to come by where I live (a small town in the US), but it smells lovely and is definitely a very flowery tea. The flavor is really light, though, which is great. I can’t decide whether I like it better with a little honey or without, but it seems to be good either way!

I don’t like to hate on products just because I dislike a flavour. I absolutely HATE peppermint, it’s like eating toothpaste for me. Hidious. So skeptically I tested it, but no. MINTY!

I would guess a mint lover could love it, but the other review here suggests otherwise. I would give it a try though – A LOT of minty goodness here, for those of you who appreciate that ;)

Love the fact that pukkas are organic and all, but many taste so weak without (natural!) sweetening added! So a pleasant suprise when I first found a pukka that tasted something. It’s like an advanced type of hot cocoa, with a herb-y aftertaste. Ended up buying a box after tasting it, and I appreciate it more and more. Subtle yet flavourful.

Love the fact that pukkas are organic and all, but not much flavour. I did’t have any sweeteners (natural ones!) when I tested this, I have heard they improve with it.

Tasted like a very watered out strawberry-tea for me, but there isn’t any berries added! Strange. And I have full-flavoured strawberry-teas, no need for one that hardly tastes it..

Not to impressed. Love the fact that pukkas are organic and all, but not much flavour. I have heard some are greatly improved by adding sweeteners (of course something natural! like stevia!), but I didn’t have that when I tested this. Too flavourless to enjoy for me.

The taste is quite nice, with the ginger and liquorice. I love ginger and I adore the smell.
The strength of the flavour is quite low though. Usually I set a whole pot with a single bag, but this one needed more than one bag to get any flavour.
Two bags on 1.5L gave it a nice sweet, but still spicy taste. With a nice aftertaste.
Quite expensive though. €3.99 in the Netherlands.

Bleh. I was expecting something spicy and warm. Instead it’s bland and insipid, which is hugely disappointing considering the price.

Not so much — has a strange aroma which makes drinking a little difficult. Great company but this one’s not so great.

Initial Review: http://www.witheringleaves.com/vanilla-chamomile-tea

So disappointing. I’m usually a fan of mint teas and I like rose and fennel as well, but this one had such a strong “soapy” flavour that I didn’t finish my cup (and I did give it two tries in case I was missing something the first time)!

This is a lovely happy herbal blend which is welcome anytime and fabulous for sharing. Though it seems floral and springy, it’s aniseed flavour makes it perfect for fall as well. I encourage you to serve this in a delicate cup and enjoy the aroma as much as the taste.

I’m not sure where to find it in Canada, but if anybody knows I’d be happy to hear it.

refreshing, i like the combo of cardomom and aniseed