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drank Jingle Bells by Lupicia
6444 tasting notes

This cup is MUCH better than the last one I had in Florida so that’s a good sign. The base, though present, is definitely not as strong which is good given I am not a lover of Lupicia’s black tea. The grape is most prominent and very candy-like/artificial. I go back and forth between that being a good thing and a bad thing. Today, I am okay with it but not loving it. The champagne comes through as a bubbliness which is weird considering tea is flat but its there nonetheless. There is also a bit of dryness coming from the base that helps sell the champagne element. All in all, its an okay tea and one that is certainly different than anything else I have tried, but I don’t think it is one I would seek out again. The last of this is cold brewing for later/tomorrow so I guess we’ll see if that changes my thoughts.

Flavors: Alcohol, Artificial, Bitter, Candy, Champagne, Drying, Grapes, Sweet

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 15 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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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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