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VariaTEA drank Paris by Harney & Sons

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This plus Marshmallow Snowflake Earl Grey are probably the only EGs I enjoy. It must be the use of flavors to mellow the bergamot. This actually sits right on the border or too much EG and just right but I do like the other flavors and this enjoy having the option of a cup every now and then. Thank you Cavocorax for providing me with a few more cups worth :).

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Courtney
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Hmm. I’ve tried in the past with bergamot, but it never sits well. Sometimes your notes really make me contemplate these things.

VariaTEA
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I sent you a sample of Marshmallow Snowflake for you to try. This one is good but definitely has more bergamot. I can send a bit along if you want to try.

Courtney
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You did? You are so sweet. Oh that’s okay. I can always throw a sample of this one in my next H&S order. I love that they offer sample sizes.

VariaTEA
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I honestly never even noticed and I tossed it in with the Irish Cream Cheesecake because I knew you were interested.

Courtney
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Thanks!

VariaTEA
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Your welcome. I hope you like it :)

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Courtney
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Hmm. I’ve tried in the past with bergamot, but it never sits well. Sometimes your notes really make me contemplate these things.

VariaTEA
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I sent you a sample of Marshmallow Snowflake for you to try. This one is good but definitely has more bergamot. I can send a bit along if you want to try.

Courtney
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You did? You are so sweet. Oh that’s okay. I can always throw a sample of this one in my next H&S order. I love that they offer sample sizes.

VariaTEA
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I honestly never even noticed and I tossed it in with the Irish Cream Cheesecake because I knew you were interested.

Courtney
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Thanks!

VariaTEA
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Your welcome. I hope you like it :)

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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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