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Thank you NayLynn for a sample of this tea. Tbh, I am on the fence because it smells amazing but my sips alternate between an awesome vanilla bean flavor and an astringent black base. It is actually quite weird because I just don’t know what I am going to get with each sip. Would I purchase this? No, probably not. Would I have another cup? Yes. But for now, I am happy to just cradle the cup in my hands and sniff this aromatic cup.

yyz

This one does smell awesome. I think that it can be easy to steep it too hot because it isn’t really obvious that it Is a green black blend. But I did find that the taste and texture was different when brewed at different temps.

Fjellrev

With a name like that, it should deliver.

VariaTEA

Well I brewed it at boiling so maybe that had something to do with the inconsistency?

Fjellrev

Who knows, maybe you need to tinker around with this one before finding a sweet spot.

yyz

True. I liked it best brewed around 90

VariaTEA

Well it is gone now so I won’t get the chance to play around with it. It wasn’t a bad cup though, just not consistent.

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yyz

This one does smell awesome. I think that it can be easy to steep it too hot because it isn’t really obvious that it Is a green black blend. But I did find that the taste and texture was different when brewed at different temps.

Fjellrev

With a name like that, it should deliver.

VariaTEA

Well I brewed it at boiling so maybe that had something to do with the inconsistency?

Fjellrev

Who knows, maybe you need to tinker around with this one before finding a sweet spot.

yyz

True. I liked it best brewed around 90

VariaTEA

Well it is gone now so I won’t get the chance to play around with it. It wasn’t a bad cup though, just not consistent.

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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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