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This was probably my favourite guayusa blend; it definitely got me through some rough deadline crunches. I used the last of it this week, and it helped me me slay one final essay (but not the related terrible rhymes).

Mourning the loss of this blend is more than marking the passage of a delicious staple- The Killer’s Vanilla was also a smooth and efficient tool. Guayusa to stay conscious, vanilla to make palatable, lavender for curbing stress, mint to make fresh the rotting husk which is my soul on a deadline.

It’s going to be fun looking into replacements.. if only I didn’t associate the raw taste and smell of guayusa with the nausea of sleep deprivation!

Flavors: Earth, Lavender, Spearmint, Vanilla

Preparation
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Fjellrev

Aww, I too drank this a lot while I was writing my thesis. It’s so comforting yet keeps a person motivated.

OMGsrsly

Your poor soul.

Fjellrev

Too bad about the bad association. :( The same thing happened to me with green mate but luckily that’s no loss.

TeaLady441

Oh man…. I love the description for this, while I mourn for the rotting husk of your soul.

Crowkettle

If I’m somewhat melodramatic and morbid it’s all because of my history of death class (taking no responsibility, nope).

While I’ll miss loads of Stacy’s blends I think the guayusas are one the most unique losses (also, white teas)- no one seems to be doing what she was doing with them, at least on that scale :(

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Fjellrev

Aww, I too drank this a lot while I was writing my thesis. It’s so comforting yet keeps a person motivated.

OMGsrsly

Your poor soul.

Fjellrev

Too bad about the bad association. :( The same thing happened to me with green mate but luckily that’s no loss.

TeaLady441

Oh man…. I love the description for this, while I mourn for the rotting husk of your soul.

Crowkettle

If I’m somewhat melodramatic and morbid it’s all because of my history of death class (taking no responsibility, nope).

While I’ll miss loads of Stacy’s blends I think the guayusas are one the most unique losses (also, white teas)- no one seems to be doing what she was doing with them, at least on that scale :(

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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