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VariaTEA drank Lemon Meringue Rooibos by Tealish

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After the success with cold brewing the Chiffons I decided to try it with this tea too. Personally I think this is better hot. It has the same great flavor made like this but I just find it lends itself better to a hotter cup. That doesn’t mean I am not enjoying this tea right now. Thank you MissB for sharing this with me. It really is a great caffeine-free option.

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Iced 8 min or more

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MissB
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Yay for caffeine free! This one of the two rooibos blends that I have a tremendous amount of, if you’d like more.

VariaTEA
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You actually sent me two bags of it already which I am VERY happy about having tried this tea.

MissB
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Ha! This is why I have to use a spreadsheet like OMGsrlsy suggested, to keep track of what I send people.

VariaTEA
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They were actually both in the same envelope. It was a wonderful surprise. Especially after I tried it and learned how delicious it was. Thank you again for introducing me to it.

OMGsrsly
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Hee. I got two little baggies of O’Connor’s cream, too. I really appreciated that. Especially because everything was measured in 16oz mug servings. :)

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MissB
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Yay for caffeine free! This one of the two rooibos blends that I have a tremendous amount of, if you’d like more.

VariaTEA
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You actually sent me two bags of it already which I am VERY happy about having tried this tea.

MissB
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Ha! This is why I have to use a spreadsheet like OMGsrlsy suggested, to keep track of what I send people.

VariaTEA
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They were actually both in the same envelope. It was a wonderful surprise. Especially after I tried it and learned how delicious it was. Thank you again for introducing me to it.

OMGsrsly
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Hee. I got two little baggies of O’Connor’s cream, too. I really appreciated that. Especially because everything was measured in 16oz mug servings. :)

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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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