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VariaTEA drank Crème Brulée by DAVIDsTEA

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I am trying to work my way through some of the older teas, especially those that I am not loving anymore so when I decided to make an iced latte, this seemed like it could be a good choice. The milk might help coax out the creme brulee flavor and the latte format uses a lot of leaf.

Well, leaf got used but my other hope was a bust. No creme brulee flavor here. It seemed so on point when I had it the first couple of times but now each cup seems to get worse. There is notes of caramel at times but there is a metallic bit to the rooibos base that seems to get more prominent with age. The whole thing just seems very artificial and just not great. Luckily, there isn’t too much more leaf yet so I should get through it soon enough.

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Evol Ving Ness
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This one even when fresh did not creme brûlée me.

VariaTEA
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I found it inconsistent at first and since then it just seems to have declined. That’s why I want to just finish it up and be done with it.

Fjellrev
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Yeah, this one was kind of weird for me.

Kristal
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to me, this tea just tasted like rooibos. Steeped Tea also came out with a blend nearly identical to this and I thought the same thing of it.

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Evol Ving Ness
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This one even when fresh did not creme brûlée me.

VariaTEA
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I found it inconsistent at first and since then it just seems to have declined. That’s why I want to just finish it up and be done with it.

Fjellrev
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Yeah, this one was kind of weird for me.

Kristal
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to me, this tea just tasted like rooibos. Steeped Tea also came out with a blend nearly identical to this and I thought the same thing 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.

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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