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> but you can get the same experience from other "hot, tea-like drinks" as well such as Herbal and Rooibos "teas".

I wouldn't call it the same experience. Herbal teas and Rooibos are fine in their own rights, but not as substitutes for the camellia sinensis plant.

Try stinging nettle. It's awesome.

Wonderful! We have a large lush growth of Stinging Nettle behind our barn every summer. I'm looking forward to brewing some up next year.

The taste varies quite a lot between dried and fresh nettle. I like dried better, but you should try both.

If you are into nettles, there's also the world nettle eating championships in Dorset.