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drank Fantasy Island by DAVIDsTEA
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I am running out of tea fast in Florida so I am praying my teas from my dad arrive soon. After this cup, I only have one cup worth of dry leaf left and it will be missed greatly when it is gone. This will definitely be a restock asap but there is no David’s here so I will have to wait to return home.

Anyways, as for this cup, I prepared it as a makeshift tea soda (My first tea soda ever!!). I brewed 2 tsps in half a mug (about 4-6 oz) for the normal brewing time (4 min at boiling) and then filled the test of the mug with club soda. The end result was a warm but tasty carbonated drink. There is a hint of the flavor water gets when it is carbonated but mostly the raspberry and coconut flavors shine like usual. I think I still prefer this hot but not a bad introduction to a tea soda.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
keychange

Great choice! I’m going to restock too!

VariaTEA

The only question is do I go for the 100 grams and get a free tin or do I refill one of the many tins I own and go with less than 100 grams?? I really like this tea but I also have a lot of tea to get through so I just don’t know

Roswell Strange

I’ve started frequently using flavoured matcha for tea soda. I dissolve about 1 tsp. of powder into an ounce of boiling water and use a full can of club soda to dilute it. Not totally relevant – but I know you like flavoured matcha, so just another thing to maybe keep in mind to try? I’m using eggnog matcha this way, and it’s actually really good!

OMGsrsly

Roswell, that’s an amazing idea!

VariaTEA

I just ordered more flavored matcha so perhaps I will give a try although all the flavors I got lend themselves to being mixed with milk really well

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keychange

Great choice! I’m going to restock too!

VariaTEA

The only question is do I go for the 100 grams and get a free tin or do I refill one of the many tins I own and go with less than 100 grams?? I really like this tea but I also have a lot of tea to get through so I just don’t know

Roswell Strange

I’ve started frequently using flavoured matcha for tea soda. I dissolve about 1 tsp. of powder into an ounce of boiling water and use a full can of club soda to dilute it. Not totally relevant – but I know you like flavoured matcha, so just another thing to maybe keep in mind to try? I’m using eggnog matcha this way, and it’s actually really good!

OMGsrsly

Roswell, that’s an amazing idea!

VariaTEA

I just ordered more flavored matcha so perhaps I will give a try although all the flavors I got lend themselves to being mixed with milk really well

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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