‘A.Vogel Golden Rod & Knotgrass Herbal Tea makes a refreshing drink and contains golden rod, birch leaves, knotgrass, horsetail and wild pansy. It is packed with natural flavours and will help cleanse and refresh your system from the inside, helping to remove impurities from the body.’

I know that the sound of golden rod, birch leaves, knotgrass, horsetail and wild pansy isn’t particularly enticing. To be completely honest, I had low expectations for the cleaning herbal tea, I predicted that it was going to be bitter and not at all ‘refreshing’ as promised- but I am pleased to say that my first impressions were completely wrong.

A.Vogel’s directions for use on the packet are pretty basic: “Allow one bag per person. Infuse with freshly boiled water.” I did feel a pang of disappointment that they had not recommended a specific brewing time.**

Nevertheless, I unwrapped one of the teabags (they are individually wrapped- something that does bring me joy) and sunk it into my mug of boiling water. As it brews the water turns to a shade of colour that is similar to hay- brown with a hint of yellow and green.

I decided to drink it the same way that I do with green tea, I leave the teabag in the cup- not something for everyone, some people find that it turns the tea bitter. As I took my first small sip I was extremely surprised by how truly delicious it is. It slips down my throat with ease, not what I had expected at all. Not a single tang of bitterness hit me; the herbal tea really is refreshing and so easy to drink.

If your looking to gain the health benefits of golden rod (research says its beneficial for your kidneys, urinary tract, skin and cardiovascular system) and knotgrass (historically used to treat a number of conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, diarrhoea, heavy periods and nose bleeds), then this is the ideal product for you. By being in tea form it’s super easy to include it in your everyday diet.

The only dissatisfaction I experienced was from the directions. I wish A.Vogel had recommending a brewing time, and how many teabags to drink a day to reap the health benefits.**

For £4.59 for a box of 25 teabags from A.Vogel’s website it’s an absolute bargain!

www.avogel.co.uk

What’s your favourite herbal tea?

** Since publishing my review, A.Vogel got in touch with further instructions for the tea: “Two cups per day as part of  a detox programme, or one cup daily to maintain good fluid balance. Brew for 5 minutes.”