I received this tea when I purchased the gummies through Rosebud. I steeped it hot and then put the rest in the refrigerator. The taste is very subtle. I do not add any sweetener, I enjoy the taste as is. It is very light in color. it's difficult to describe the taste but it is not bitter or sweet or strong. it is as subtle as it is soothing, for me. I drink in the evenings hot and then sip through it the day cold if I want something other than plain water. I tend not to be a sensitive when it comes to herbal tinctures but if I take to gummies plus a two cups of hot tea, I do tend to get woozy and fall to sleep, or it could be that Im just tired. regardless, I enjoy Bothe the gummy and the tea products.