Stephanie

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Thirsty Elf Elixir Blend from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea

Stephanie drank Thirsty Elf Elixir Blend by Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea

A surprisingly mild and mellow tea _{(somehow I was expecting something more “vigorous”?)}. Very soothing, though.

The flavor is a bit fruity (like grapes). Woodsy with a hint of dampened earth and sea salt.

I can smell a maltiness—but I can’t taste it, for some reason.

Hmm…

This particular tasting is okay—I’m soothed but not very wow’ed. It’s just too mild—meek even. Not much “heft” or body. Thin.

Next time I will use more leaf. I used 1 teaspoon to 12.85 ounces.

2012-01-28 19:07:22 -0500

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My ratings are purely subjective and each note varies according to my perception and mood at the moment. So, with that said, my rating scale can be deciphered as follows:
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79-70: This is okay. Glad I tried it. Might get more. :)
69-60: Meh. I’m indifferent. Neither here nor there, this is Tea Purgatory. :/
59-under: Mediocre and Sad. Really not good enough to try again. A disappointment. :(

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