IcanMakeit 1,318 Posted February 5, 2015 I was served some Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea and was surprised to find that it is sweet before you add any type of sweetener. I read the label and found the ingredients include cinnamon, roasted chicory, roasted carob, natural spice and vanilla flavors with other natural flavors, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, cloves and nutmeg. Now I know that many of those things have a little bit of sweetness to them, but not enough to make the tea as sweet as it tastes. But the label also lists the carb/calorie count as zero. What gives? Is this tea weight loss friendly or do the "other natural flavors" include something I should beware of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted February 5, 2015 I love Harney and Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice tea and it also tastes sweet to me. It's the cinnamon that makes it taste sweet. It's delish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectMe 909 Posted February 5, 2015 I don't know, but I'll be trying them both since I love spiced tea...as Lon as they are decaffeinated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted February 5, 2015 I don't know, but I'll be trying them both since I love spiced tea...as Lon as they are decaffeinated! Yes, they have a Decaf version. https://www.harney.com/decaf-hot-cinnamon-spice.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoythetime 1,457 Posted February 5, 2015 I drink the Peach Passion Celestrial tea all the time. I think it's good for us to drink, no caffeine, herbal, no calories, no sugar and no carbs and I don't think there's anything hidden. I agree that some of the ingredients are naturally sweet and with us not exposing ourselves to "sweets" as often I think our taste buds have changed and now just a little goes along way. That's just my opinion but I've been drinking a couple of cups a day for the last month and I LOVE IT:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo woo 872 Posted February 5, 2015 The Bengal spice was too strong for me. Way too much cinnamon for my taste. I believe it's just spices and herbs and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IcanMakeit 1,318 Posted February 5, 2015 Too much cinnamon? There's such a thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo woo 872 Posted February 5, 2015 I didn't think so. Then I tried this tea. I took the box into work months ago for others to have and it's still there. And believe me, I work with a large group of scavengers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites