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drank Blue Lagoon by DAVIDsTEA
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Something about this blend is not sitting right with me. My friend thought it tasted like medicine but I am not getting that either. I get blueberry at the start of the sip then a hint lemongrass and it ends with sweet pineapple. I just can’t but feel that it is missing something though to bring all the flavors together.

Is there stevia in this?!? That is what is off to me. Something tastes like artificial sweetener in this blend.

MissB

No stevia that I saw, but there is something not quite right in it for me either. I had one cup and the rest I’ll pass along.

VariaTEA

I think I may follow suit. I will probably try cold brewing first.

Ubacat

Stevia isn’t artificial. It’s a natural sweetener but there may be artificial flavouring in there that you’re picking up. I

OMGsrsly

Stevia tastes like artificial flavour to some people. I can only deal with it in very small amounts before the taste is apparent.

VariaTEA

I know stevia is natural however, it tastes almost like aspartame to me a lot of the time. I suppose they could have put a different sweetner in but I mentioned stevia specifically because I know DAVIDs is a fan of it.

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MissB

No stevia that I saw, but there is something not quite right in it for me either. I had one cup and the rest I’ll pass along.

VariaTEA

I think I may follow suit. I will probably try cold brewing first.

Ubacat

Stevia isn’t artificial. It’s a natural sweetener but there may be artificial flavouring in there that you’re picking up. I

OMGsrsly

Stevia tastes like artificial flavour to some people. I can only deal with it in very small amounts before the taste is apparent.

VariaTEA

I know stevia is natural however, it tastes almost like aspartame to me a lot of the time. I suppose they could have put a different sweetner in but I mentioned stevia specifically because I know DAVIDs is a fan of 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.

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