I got into tea many years ago because I can't handle the quantity of caffeine in coffee (or cocoa) enough to have a whole cup at a time, much as I wish I could. So for ages, I've always had some green (usually Jasmine), some herbals (usually mint and chamomile), and some black (any brand of Earl Grey with extra bergamot/citrus in the blend), which I'd have to brew lightly.
But lately I'm finding that my caffeine tolerance has sunk even further, which is frustrating. Aside from the caffeine-free herbals I was having already, I'm trying to branch out into new stuff that might fill the void left by my favourite black and green teas. I used to like (pre-sweetened) ginger tea, so I tried lemon ginger, but that's too acidic. Right now, I'm trying to get used to a licorice root blend with cinnamon, anise, and others. (Would have been a hit if it weren't for the cloying aftertaste...)
It's not quite tea but has anyone tried brewed chicory root before? It's supposed to have a nutty flavour and works as a caffeine-free substitute for coffee. I'd like to try that out at some point.