Review: Tea Palace Immune Boost

Dec 24

Review: Tea Palace Immune Boost

Laura’s Teaview Snapshot

"One thing to note is that about a half hour after drinking this, I did feel somewhat better---probably due to the ginseng. However, the next morning I woke up feeling much better! Coincidence? "

Laura’s Teaview:	8/10
Other Teaviews:	Emma gave it 8/10, Joe gave it 7.5/10
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"Our Award-winning Immune Boost is a zesty infusion that gives refreshing boost to your immune system when you feel you need a little lift or to ward off colds and flu. It is an organic blend of orange peel, ginger, Echinacea and ginseng. Not suitable for pregnancy." ---Tea Palace website.

The Tea Palace is London-based company that has pretty wide range of offerings. I had the pleasure of trying their Sencha Aloe Vera previously and was pretty impressed with it. I have tried a number of these immune boost type herbal blends from different companies and with mixed results. They are all relatively similar except that some include eucalyptus instead of Echinacea. The thing that seems to distinguish one from another (other than price) is the mix of ingredients and quality of ingredients. This particular offering is 'Commended' by the Soil Association 2008 Organic Food Awards. I don't know what or who the competition was, but it suggests that this might be one of the better immune boost blends.

It is cold and flu season right now so I have been saving this for a time when I am feeling a little under the weather. I woke up with a bit of a sore throat this morning and am really hoping that I am not coming down with something. Anyway, I scooped this liberally and prepared it with water brought to a full boil and infused for about 4.5 min. I also added a bit of honey, which is good for sore throats btw. While I know that there are orange peels in here, it tastes fairly lemony to me. The ingredients taste fairly fresh and of a better quality than what I've experienced with some blends. This offers a nice punch of ginger so if you don't care for ginger, then you will definitely want to stay away from this one. It is a plus when these blends have ginseng in them as it always seems to give me a little burst of energy.

One thing to note is that about a half hour after drinking this, I did feel somewhat better---probably due to the ginseng. However, the next morning I woke up feeling much better! Coincidence? Maybe. I would also say that I think this is one of the better versions of an immune boost herbal that I've come across. Overall, it tastes pretty darned good. Thumbs up!

— To purchase Tea Palace Immune Boost, 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.