I’ve always had a soft spot for personality quizzes. Even as an adult I find them fun: swapping results with friends, debating what fits and what doesn’t, and sometimes learning a little about myself in the process. Over the years I’ve taken everything from love-language assessments to the Enneagram, and I’ve kept the reports that resonated. So when Traditional Medicinals introduced a plant personality quiz, I was curious to see if the teas I’ve loved for years matched up with my own herbal inclinations.
Tea was practically a family hobby while I was growing up; we had an entire cabinet stocked with different blends, and Traditional Medicinals was always represented. My long-time favorite has been Throat Coat, best enjoyed with a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon. It’s comfort in a cup and still carries the warm nostalgia of childhood. Oddly enough, despite drinking it so often, I’d never examined the ingredient list on the box. The quiz felt different from other personality tests where results can be gamed — here I just answered honestly and waited to see which plants showed up as my companions. The result was surprisingly fitting.
The quiz identified me as a blend of scrappy Dandelion and the vocal, soothing Slippery Elm — a combination that explains my fondness for Throat Coat, since slippery elm is a key ingredient. I was also delighted to discover a strong Ginger side to my profile, which felt accurate in a way I hadn’t expected.
Here’s the description that matched my Ginger side:
Spirited. A feisty and fiery companion, quick with an opinion, a laugh, or an idea. Warm, friendly, and inviting, you don’t let awkwardness linger; people tend to warm to you faster than they do to others. That said, negative experiences or overindulgence can unsettle you, and when hurt you may withdraw and become distant. Ginger personalities thrive when their natural warmth and affection are flowing—this gives them easy access to a genuine zest for life.
Reading that made me reach for a cup of Throat Coat—there’s something comforting about seeing personality traits reflected in the herbs you love.
If you enjoy quizzes and botanical curiosities, this plant personality test is a fun way to think about how herbal qualities might mirror parts of your own nature. Try it and see which plants describe you best. If you do take it, feel free to share your results in the comments—I’d love to see what plant personalities show up for other people.
Warmly,
Phoebe