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I got this sample in my December RoT catalog and am finally getting around to trying it. I was excited to see that this was a green rooibos, since most of the other chocolate peppermint teas I’ve tried have been red rooibos and can tend to have a woody aftertaste. This one has a nice smooth peppermint flavor as I’m sipping it, but the strong stevia aftertaste completely ruins the experience for me. I wish companies wouldn’t pre-sweeten their teas!

Flavors: Peppermint, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
Anlina

Why is stevia in tea even a thing?

LiberTEAS

@Anlina: I don’t know. I always get frustrated when I see it on the ingredient list of a tea blend. I like to decide whether or not I want it sweetened or not, I don’t like that decision made for me.

Inkling

Absolutely agreed! I almost always drink my tea unsweetened and it’s so frustrating to discover that I don’t even have that option with a particular tea.

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Anlina

Why is stevia in tea even a thing?

LiberTEAS

@Anlina: I don’t know. I always get frustrated when I see it on the ingredient list of a tea blend. I like to decide whether or not I want it sweetened or not, I don’t like that decision made for me.

Inkling

Absolutely agreed! I almost always drink my tea unsweetened and it’s so frustrating to discover that I don’t even have that option with a particular tea.

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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ~ C.S. Lewis

I was introduced to loose leaf tea by a roommate in 2012, but it wasn’t until I stumbled upon Steepster in 2014 that I discovered a world of tea that went beyond Teavana and the grocery store.

My tastes continue to evolve, but black tea is currently my favorite. I am especially drawn to strong, malty breakfast blends to wake me up in the morning and flavored dessert teas to sip throughout the day.

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