A Star Trek Inspired Tea Blend
This herbal tea for allergies is inspired by those small, cute, furry little balls of fluff known as Tribbles from Star Trek: The Original Series.
Tribbles were simply adorable, and they made this cooing noise, almost like a purr but not exactly. The trouble with tribbles (see what I did there) is that they multiplied, multiplied again, then multiplied some more, until everywhere was overrun with these now not so cute, not so adorable, pesky little creatures.
Allergies kind of end the same way, pesky and more of a problem than you first thought. I created this tea blend with herbs known to help with inflammation for my son who moved to Kentucky and found allergies to be a bit more than he could handle. So, I started experimenting with herbal combinations to help him manage his allergy symptoms without causing a great deal of drowsiness.
The combination I landed on includes Nettle leaf which comes from a pretty little shrub that has been used for centuries in herbal medicine and is the base for many spring tonics for hay fever. Bee pollen, which is also commonly used for seasonal allergies by helping to build a resistance to them. Licorice root, peppermint, eucalyptus, and tulsi which all have mild anti-inflammatory properties, adding boost after boost of allergy fighting ingredients to this tea blend. I also threw in some hibiscus to add a tangy tartness to this herbaceous tonic, along with a little color.
So, give this herbal tea blend a try as it is sure to ease your troubles, whether you have been overrun by tribbles or those pesky allergies. Remember, we are not doctors, nor are we recommending this for medical conditions. Please check with your doctor before consuming.
Keisha Taylor (verified owner) –
I got this because I have really bad allergies but I also love the flavor
Melinda (verified owner) –
This is a soothing herbal mix that I use for those days when I need to calm my allergies, sooth my sore throat (also caused by my allergies) or prevent allergy symptoms. Andrea’s herbal mixes are well done. I recommend this.
Trista (verified owner) –
I love hibiscus teas, and I also suffer from allergies. I thought this tea would be perfect for me, and I was correct! This tea is just slightly tart, but also comforting. I found it mellow and lovely.
Cheyenne Warren (verified owner) –
Never knew tea could have an affect on allergies so me being skeptical had to try it. The smell is something else to be desired but once it’s brewed well I love the red color the hibiscus gives it and the taste well I taste is the hibiscus
Angelina Spishock (verified owner) –
I have been drinking Sleepytime Sinus Soothers tea on a daily basis for about a year now for both my sinuses and because I liked the taste. I have allergies, but do not like to take medication if I can avoid it and the tea helped a bit. I stumbled across this company when searching for high quality nettle tea since I figured the quality of the herbs in the Sleepytime Tea probably wasn’t the greatest, and decided to give this a try once I read the ingredients. The tea is great, I really like the taste and now the Sinus Soother tea that I loved so much tastes like a sad, watered down substitute.
I’m not going to sit here and claim that this product is as effective as taking a Pseudoephedrine based allergy medicine, it does make a noticable difference in the swelling and itchy eyes/nose I get when my allergies are acting up without having to deal with the jitters and dehydration that I get from the medicine.
D H (verified owner) –
I was skeptical that this would actually work against my seasonal allergies. I mostly got it because I love Star Trek. But the other day I went into a full sneezing fit and half my face felt like it would explode from the congestion. By the time I finished my first cup, my symptoms were actually easing. Now not only am I buying it for myself, I bought a sample for my Trekkie dad to try!
Jenn (verified owner) –
I tried this tea when I was having a horrible time with seasonal allergies, and I’m thoroughly impressed. The scent and color are lovely, and flavor is delicious. Best of all, it actually helps my allergies! I could see this replacing meds on my lighter symptom days, and it helps a lot in conjunction with the meds on days when I’m in allergy-sinus misery. Easily the most pleasant way I’ve ever found to help mitigate my allergies.
Laura (verified owner) –
Nice herbal mix. I didn’t drink this for my allergies, but it was a nice side benefit.
mine2boyz (verified owner) –
I LOVED Tribbles on Star Trek. Makes me think about time spent with my dad. The whole reason for purchasing. Will definitely try steeping this as a fridge tea.