The Tao of Tea Lavender Herbal Tea

It's delicate and floral without being overpowering or perfumey—which is a common concern with lavender teas. You'll get pleasant lavender notes with subtle hints of light white tea and even a gentle peppery undertone. The taste is mild and verdant, not bitter when brewed properly. Many reviewers specifically praise that it tastes like real lavender rather than artificial flavoring.

Absolutely! This is one of the product's standout features. Multiple reviewers mention being able to steep the same leaves 2-3 times without losing significant strength or flavor. This makes the tin go further than you'd expect and gives you flexibility to adjust the strength to your preference across steepings.

The aroma is definitely potent—strong enough that some reviewers mention the fragrance escaping containers—but the actual taste when brewed correctly is pleasantly mild. The key is following the brewing instructions: 1 teaspoon per 12 oz, 170°F water, 4 minutes. If you use too much or oversteep it, it can become bitter or too intense. Many people actually use this as a blending base, mixing it with other teas to control the lavender intensity.

This is worth being aware of: several reviewers have reported batch-to-batch inconsistency. Some received beautiful purple flowers while others got batches with stems, debris, or brown/gray flowers instead. The packaging can also vary—some get the attractive metal tin while others receive cardboard packaging. The tea itself usually performs well when the quality is good, but there's some lottery element to which batch you'll receive.

Yes, actually. The tin comes with clear brewing instructions, and the tea is quite forgiving—you can adjust strength through multiple steepings, and it won't turn bitter if brewed at the recommended temperature. Plus, at 2 ounces (which reviewers say feels like more than expected), you'll have plenty to experiment with. The calming, relaxing properties also make it a gentle introduction to herbal teas.

This lavender tea is surprisingly versatile. Many reviewers use it as a blending base to create custom tea mixes—adding it to black tea, green tea, or other herbals to add lavender notes. It works well for cold brewing, and some people use it in culinary applications beyond just drinking. The ability to steep multiple times also means you can experiment with different strengths and combinations without wasting leaves.