My herbalist is running a herbal tea tasting course which started last night. As well as a small bit of theory, we had various things to taste to categorise as sweet, sour, bitter, salty, bland or pungent. Then we had a tea to taste and comment on.
We have been given a supply of this tea, to take 3 times a day for the next week. I was able to have some before breakfast this morning as I have had the day of to take in a delivery, but I think breakfast is not going to be possible on workdays (supposed to have it half an hour before meals), but hope to take it twice a day. We have to keep notes for each tasting. We are to try not to "label" the tea and bring in any knowledge, etc, we have of that herb, though I think I recognise the smell. For me there is very little taste, though I would categorise it as sweet. However I am finding it pleasant to drink.
The more I learn about herbs the more amazing I find them.
Gail (the herbalist) had picked 3 plants from over the road, as she is keen on plants in season. They were chickweed, goosegrass and shepherds purse. You can eat chickweed in soups, so I might try as it is rampant in my garden!
Wow your course sounds really interesting and will benefit you for years to come :o)
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