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Official *What did you get in the mail today?* Thread!!!

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OMGsrsly said 2013-03-18 20:42:19 -0400

Yay, my Verdant order arrived! Laoshan black, anxi fo shou, autumn harvest laoshan green (I think my bff will like this more than me, based on sniffing the leaves), laoshan village chai, ginger sage, chocolate phoenix chai, sample of jasmine flower.

So far? Fancy teas = interesting and require deep thought. :)

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Tealizzy said 2013-03-18 20:47:18 -0400

I just had that laoshan village chai this morning and it’s awesome! Enjoy!!

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OMGsrsly said 2013-03-18 20:52:57 -0400

I’m drinking the chocolate phoenix (i did eenie meenie miney moe!), and it’s so far not my favourite. I’m going to try the laoshan village chai during my next study break.

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Nick said 2013-03-18 20:52:09 -0400

I got a package from Starfevre with 3 teas from republic of tea, a raspberry rose hibiscus, a hibiscus key lime, and a hibiscus vanilla apple. I really like the vanilla apple, haven’t gotten to trying the others yet though. <3 Starfevre :)

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Starfevre said 2013-03-19 00:34:20 -0400

You’re welcome. I haaaaated them so I’m happy to see them to a good home.

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Chizakura said 2013-03-18 21:02:37 -0400

Laoshan Black haaaaas arrived~~~~ Just hope I didn’t overhype it too much in my head. xD Gonna get some brewing. It came with a sample, Flowering Jasmine Green. Have no idea what I’m going to do with it though, ‘cause I don’t want to toss it, but I have nothing to brew it in… Guess I’ll just hold onto it just in case I get something suitable someday.

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Stephanie said 2013-03-18 21:07:43 -0400

I worried I had overhyped too, but then I loved it! :) it’s so complex…

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Tealizzy said 2013-03-18 21:18:02 -0400

I got the flowering tea as a sample too, and I haven’t figured out what to brew it in either! I guess that’s why people buy glass mugs.

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Frolic said 2013-03-18 21:22:31 -0400

maybe try a pint glass?

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OMGsrsly said 2013-03-18 21:34:45 -0400

Canning jars are excellent for flowering teas. :)

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Chizakura said 2013-03-18 21:40:19 -0400

Thanks for the suggestions. :) I guess you get swept up in the tea stores telling you you need a blooming pot, haha. I’ll rummage around in my cupboard and see if I can find something. I really would like to try it; it’d be two firsts. My first flowering tea, and my first jasmine. xD

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Dinosara said 2013-03-18 23:19:14 -0400

That flowering tea is pretty tasty, but it’s not really a jasmine tea. It’s a bit misnamed in my opinion. You should definitely seek out some jasmine pearls if you want a real intro to jasmine!

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Stephanie said 2013-03-18 23:21:25 -0400

Jasmine pearls! swoon

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Chizakura said 2013-03-18 23:37:56 -0400

Ah okay, thanks for the suggestion. :) Is there a particular vendor you recommend?

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Dinosara said 2013-03-19 00:02:23 -0400

Teavivre’s are great and I believe you can get a sample to try so you don’t have to invest too much. :)

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yappychappy said 2013-03-19 00:53:55 -0400

so not fair.

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Starfevre said 2013-03-19 00:35:34 -0400

I’m pretty sure my Verdant order is in the mail box, but the key is not working! Angst!

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jessiwrites said 2013-03-19 00:38:47 -0400

I got my DavidsTea order today… yay, Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble!

I’m also obsessively tracking my 52teas order of the S’mores Genmaicha… it was accepted in Wichita on the 13th, and hasn’t updated at all since then. I’m a little bit sad about this. :/

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yappychappy said 2013-03-19 00:54:41 -0400

I really want to try this stuff. Haven’t had a good strawberry tea yet

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Dexter3657 said 2013-03-19 00:58:21 -0400

I got my Butiki order today even though the tracking number hadn’t been updated since the 14th in Jamacia NY. Hope your order makes it.

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Dexter3657 said 2013-03-19 00:49:20 -0400

I got my first ever Butiki order today. Very excited. Quite impressed with how quickly this got to me. I got:
Almond Indulgence 1 ounce
Pumpkin Creme Brulee 1 ounce
Tamarind Pop 1 ounce
Pistachio Ice Cream 1 ounce
Cantaloupe & Cream 1/2 ounce
Coconut Cream Pie Rooibos 1 ounce
Good Morning Sunshine 1 ounce

Plus samples of Blueberry Purple, Organic Roasted Yerba Mate, and Maple Pecan Oolong. Thanks Stacy, everything looks great.

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Pia M said 2013-03-19 11:37:24 -0400

Finally received my Milk Oolong from TeaCuppa.com after over 1 month…YAY! Also received the Russian Tea Sampler (set of 5 tins) from Kusmi Tea as a surprise from my husband. Wooooopeeee, More Tea!!!

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Kasumi no Chajin said 2013-03-19 15:49:02 -0400

3 days ago, my steep city samples!

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Lariel said 2013-03-19 16:06:09 -0400

My swap from yappychappy.

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Sil said 2013-03-19 17:29:03 -0400

My swap from Ysaurella arrived, as did my swap from Courtney! (so much for getting to 150 lol)

YAY for exciting mail though! woot!

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Dinosara said 2013-03-19 17:36:29 -0400

LOL you and me both. Drink faster! :D

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Sil said 2013-03-19 17:37:26 -0400

haha i was basically at 154…now i’m back up to 168, and uh there’s another something at the post office that my other half just went to pick up.

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