I tried this tea for the first time following a long day of movies and shopping at the mall.  I felt spent mentally and physically – not to mention financially! – and I was in need of a pick-me-up.   At times like these I usually turn to tea, but not usually an herbal blend.  However, since it was later in the evening, and I didn’t want to consume caffeine, I thought an herbal tea would be a better choice, and as this one promised me in its title some energy, I thought I’d give it a try.

The scent offers intrigue – the unique combination of licorice, ginger, mint and cinnamon create quite an unusual fragrance (and I mean that in a good way)!  It really smells amazing!

Chai, Baby! describes this tea as…

Wake up, baby! Chai, Baby!’s Energy Blend is an herbal blend containing peppermint, ginger, cinnamon and more to open your eyes and put some spring in your step! A perfect afternoon (or any time) pick-me-up without caffeine.

This blend is 100% organic and Fair Trade Certified.

This is truly a delicious tisane.  While the peppermint in this blend is prominent, it is not overwhelmingly so.  In fact, I would say that this herbal tisane is a perfect balance of flavors.  The mint is fresh and clean-tasting on the palate, but does not taste like toothpaste; instead, the presence of the cinnamon and ginger help provide contrast to it with a slightly spicy kick.  And the licorice provides its own distinctive profile.  I’m not sure that the pink peppercorns add anything other than a beautiful color to the blend, but I’m also not sure that the blend would be the same without them.

Overall, I really enjoyed this blend from Chai, Baby!  Perhaps the most rewarding thing about this delicious blend is that it fulfills on its promise – it definitely revitalizes and energizes, and without caffeine, making it a great way to get yourself going again after a long, hard day!