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Years ago I drank a lot of Celestial Seasonings SleepyTime and Red Zinger tea as caffeine was starting to bother me. I stopped drinking it years ago - not sure why. I found an unopened box of Chamomile in the pantry and gave it a try at my traditional cocktail hour. It’s delicious, and I may try to make it a routine. I know it’s not real tea but I don’t need caffeine before bed. I know RP knows a lot about tea, and I think some of you drink it as well. What are your thoughts on Chamomile as far as health benefits? Has to be better than martinis, right? Some of the claims sound sketchy but it does seem calming. If it’s half as good for arthritis as claimed that would good as well. Other teas to try?
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If you liked Red Zinger, you might enjoy hibiscus. There are studies that seem to indicate that hibiscus tea helps reduce blood pressure. I buy it from Amazon in one pound bags and weigh out 2.25g, pour boiling water over it, and let it steep for 15 minutes. I add a tiny bit of honey, as hibiscus is pretty tart. I don't usually drink cold beverages, but it's good iced in the summer. The tea I buy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A regular kitchen scale isn't usually accurate for really small amounts like a couple of grams. The scale I use for weighing dog herbs and supplement, and my hibiscus: https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And while we're at it.....I prefer using loose tea rather than pre-packaged tea bags. I use this basket for brewing any tea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Oh, and you didn't ask, but if you're looking for ways to lower blood pressure, do some research on isometric handgrip exercises. 
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| Foregoing Practicing to Post Minor Deity  |
I think chamomile is good for relaxation and probably promotes good sleep. Vervain (verveine) and linden (lime flower) are other relaxing teas.
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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity  |
I always recommend oolong tea, but that has caffeine in it. But it's really good especially cold brewed and served cold in the summer.
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Sometimes I have decaf green tea from the Paul Newman label. I like Hibiscus/Ginger from the Tao of Tea, but is it can make me sluggish (OK more sluggish). Black Dragon Oolong from Tao of Tea seems to have more theobromine and can be relaxing. YMMV I also like Nigiri Blue from Tao of Tea
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| Serial origamist Has Achieved Nirvana  |
My cuppa in the morning is Stash double bergamot Earl Grey. For a little nudge, Stash Moroccan Mint which has green tea. For a non-caf, nine months of the year, I pick a few leaves off the mint plant be the front door and steep them in hot water. Otherwise, peppermint tea. I’m allergic to chamomile, so that’s out.
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Interesting stuff! Easy enough to do, too. Probably time to start paying attention to such things. (Sigh) Thanks!
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I remember when you posted about that several years ago, I bought one of those things.
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Do you do the exercises? If yes, do they help?
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| twit Beatification Candidate |
I used to drink a Mighty Leaf Tropical Green Tea - but now mostly drink a variety of sencha teas w/o flavoring. There's a tea shop near us - and they do a nice raspberry rooibos that is delightful once in a while. While I primarily use loose tea, I do keep some Costco green tea bags around. | |||
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Update in the Chamomile - this crazy stuff seems to work! I haven’t had to use painkillers for several weeks. It might be a placebo thing but I don’t care. Yahoo! 
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| Foregoing Practicing to Post Minor Deity |
Excellent!
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