It’s been so distressing to read about your experience over the last three years. I hope this eloquent coda helps you be at peace with the experience. I appreciate it and will mine your recs for my next day trip to Philly via Amtrak. Thank you! ❤️

One of my favorite teas to drink is to brew equal parts spearmint and lavender. I buy those loose from Harney & Sons. Spearmint (or torn fresh mint leaves) with hibiscus is also great iced.

Hibiscus by itself makes great iced tea, but I also look for it as a main ingredient in any blend to drink hot. I’m a big fan of Numi’s Rooibos Chai as well as Harney & Sons Herbal Hot Cinnamon Spice, African Autumn, and Decaf Earl Grey. The latter is black tea but the rest are rooibos.

Are you in it for the caffeine? If not, I can recommend some great herbal teas. (They are technically not tea but prep is the same.)