Sacred Rose® - Beloved

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Review: Sacred Rose Beloved: The Twin Souls
Herbal Tea, Hibiscus Tea, Jasmine Tea, Pomegranate Tea, Sacred Rose Add comments
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Thumbs up! "Regardless the metaphysical leanings and purported effects of this tisane or its ingredients, this blend is a tasty herbal tea that I wouldn't mind having around hot or iced, at any time of day."
Dan’s Teaview: 8/10
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Sacred Rose is an interesting company, in that they are not your typical tea purveyor who wants to just sling some yummy teas, turn some cash, and call it a day. Their teas are specifically selected to "raise the vibrational frequency of humanity one cup of tea at a time". Their products are all tisanes - herbal teas - specifically selected because the company believes in the healing powers - spiritually, mentally and physically - of herbs. They aim for their products to be not only delicious, but "also utilized as vibrational remedies". You may choose to snicker and/or grin (or not) while considering that last phrase along with the fact that this blend is purported to be an aphrodisiac. Their products, on the whole, are labeled as Organic.

Beloved: The Twin Souls is a blend of damiana leaf, jasmine, hibiscus, hawthorn, pomegranate and wild cherry bark. Some interesting and unique ingredients, to be sure, but what most catches my interest is the damiana. Scientifically known as Turnera diffusa, damiana has a historical presence as having been used in teas for centuries. The properties of damiana are scientifically known to have a relaxing effect on the central nervous system. Studies of animals - and humans - have shown that it is apparently legitimately does increase sexual activity in certain laboratory subjects. While I can't recall a significant uptick in my libido during any of the post-cuppings I've imbibed, it does make for a unique and tasty beverage.

A 5-6 minute infusion using water just-under-boiling is adequate and appropriate. The resultant liquor is a surprisingly-deep and bright Kool-Aid-style red. The sweetly-floral aroma is familiar and pleasant. To my palette, the hibiscus and pomegranate play the dominant roles here. This is not unlike other hibiscus and/or pom teas I've enjoyed, but it does have a certain individuality to it - certainly from the other ingredients. I'm not sure what wild cherry bark actually translates to in taste, but there is a definitive black cherry-like flavor playing with the bolder flavors. The jasmine seems all but decimated in the cup. I also can't comment on the flavors of hawthorn or damiana, although reading that the latter has a "spicy" note to it makes sense, as I would label this tea much more of a "Zinger" than any of it's similar mass-marketed counterparts from Boulder's Celestial Seasonings.

While I did not feel like rushing to the bedroom after ingesting this tea, it does have a definitive relaxation property associated with it. The aforementioned damiana is the main ingredient blended into smokable incense products. While I have never tried those, this tea is a nice way to mildly mellow out the mind and body without feeling like a creepy burnout teenager.

Regardless the metaphysical leanings and purported effects of this tisane or its ingredients, this blend is a tasty herbal tea that I wouldn't mind having around hot or iced, at any time of day.

— To purchase Sacred Rose Beloved: The Twin Souls, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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