Flavoured and organic teas no doubt have a plethora of health benefits suited to each individual which is why we were excited to try out the newest flavours from London based Natur Boutique and give our thoughts on some of ones we tried.
Natur Boutique pride themselves on being an organic and sustainable tea manufacturer, using no preservatives, no GMOs, artificial colours, flavourings or additives. As a result, their team of blenders are able to produce both a unique and effective product for consumers.
Java Tea
Java tea is a tea that I had heard about before but never had the opportunity to try so was excited to give this one a go. The tea is very much rich in flavour and had a strong woody earthy taste with a subtle comforting undertone that does not leave you with any aftertaste.
Out of the teas that I tried from the Natur boutique range this is the one that is most like Green Tea. Doing my own research, the Java tea comes from the java plant, it uses the stems and tips to create the dry tea.
The plant is said to have many medicinal benefits, especially for women. It can be used to treat various health issues which involve the bladder and the kidneys. However none of this is highlighted on the packaging, I think It would be insightful to consumers to be made aware of these key benefits on the box. Overall, the Java tea is one of my favourite flavours out of the five flavours I have tried from Natur Boutique. I would highly recommend it, especially if you are a green tea lover!
Reishi Tea
Out of all the teas that I tried from Natur Boutique this is the one that has the sweetest flavour which is dissimilar to any other herbal tea that I had tried before. It has a strong liquorice flavour combined with an aniseed kick leaving a spicy aftertaste but cooled with the peppermint undertones. I found this tea is more appropriate as an after-dinner drink. The tea is made from Reishi mushrooms and surprisingly there was no mushroom flavour which is what I was sceptical about. Whilst the tea has a tag ‘Boost’ and an image of a brain on the box, I felt again without me researching; the health benefits are not clear on the packaging however drinking this tea regularly, does help with detoxification, boosting your immune system and is also said to have anti-aging properties.
Artichoke Farm Tea
This tea intrigued me the most, as I had never come across a tea that had artichoke incorporated in it, and therefore was eager to give it a try and see what kind of flavour it would give. Of all the teas, this is the one I struggled to drink – the taste had a very strong ‘cabbage’ flavour and immediately felt as if I was consuming a vegetable stock.
This one will prob not agree with the palate of most and is not one that I would be immediately looking to reach for quickly.
Whilst the only ingredient mentioned is artichoke, I think combining a sweeter ingredient could balance the flavour, or adding a note on the packaging recommending the customer to add honey would be beneficial for those who want a slight sweeter taste in their teas. Although this tea was not my favourite, the tea does again have many health benefits including lowering blood pressure, supporting weight loss and supports your body’s digestive process.
Passion Flower Tea
The passionflower tea was unlike anything that I have tasted before. Without trying the tea, I predicted this to have a sweet fruity flavour however this was not the case. I was pleasantly surprised by the mild, earthy mix which can only be described as ‘fresh grassy’ like flavour.
For the entry-level herbal tea drinkers, if you were to compare this to green tea it does have a similar aroma but is more fresh and earthy. The tea is not very sweet and therefore I added honey which complimented my taste buds a little better. The tea is made from 100% dried leaves of the passion flower and whilst again the tag line is ‘Sleep’ and mentions if drinking will help unwind, after researching the additional health and therapeutic benefits it includes the reduction of anxiety and helps with insomnia.
Ginger Tea
This must be my second favourite out of the combination of teas Natur Boutique kindly sent me and was the one I was most curious about trying, as I have tried a lot of ginger tea in my time as a herbal tea enthusiast! As a fan of the spicier tasting teas, I was surprised by the mellow ginger flavour in comparison to other flavours I received in this range. The ginger aspect requires a longer brew time to ensure you get the full taste that I would expect from a ginger tea. This would be ideal for tea consumers who are not fans of the harsh kick that some ginger tea brands can leave at the back of your throat.
However, I did enjoy the tea and is one that I keep going back to. The packaging does not outline any of the benefits but as an avid ginger tea stan, this tea is great for digestion and can help with bloating, ease digestive discomfort and can aid weight loss. If you are new to herbal teas and are looking for an entry tea with great health benefits, this may be the one for you!
Natur Boutique Tea is available at Naturboutique.co.uk and also available now at Holland And Barrett starting from £2.49
