KeenTeaThyme

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KeenTeaThyme drank The Killer’s Vanilla by Butiki Teas

I’m trying to branch out to more guayusas so I had to splurge on Butiki Tea’s guayusa pack. This was one I would have tried regardless.

Love the packed-vanilla-punch! But even if there’s a loaded vanilla punch I still taste other flavors, namely mint. It’s almost calming too. I didn’t check out the flavors before reviewing because I didn’t want any suggestions or hints, but maybe there’s lavender in there or something like lavender?

This is really good…although I’m not sure calming is what I need at 9:30 am! Time to try the Good Morning Sunshine variety! :)

2013-02-07 09:23:40 -0500

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KeenTeaThyme 2013-02-07 09:32:55 -0500

It did have lavender! Kudos, senses!

Indigobloom 2013-02-07 09:41:23 -0500

good nose!
Lavender is funny for me. I used to hate it, but recently I’ve found certain lavenders are strangely ok

KeenTeaThyme 2013-02-07 09:55:45 -0500

I was always anti-lavender in my tea until I had a white tea with it and now I don’t mind it, although it can go horribly wrong. This one is decent since it’s more of undertone. :)

Indigobloom 2013-02-07 12:29:27 -0500

To me, lavender can taste incredibly chemical like. If it avoids that, then I usually like it

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Hello fellow tea fans!
I’ve been a tea enthusiast for years but just recently started brewing my own. I’ve created some blends, and enjoy researching about new teas. I combined my love of tea and writing to create a tea-devoted blog, Keen Tea Thyme. I have been writing for most of my life and am a former journalist with a degree in Communications and Social Psychology, and a minor in Writing. Journalism is in my blood, so that means I’m inquisitive by nature, will double-check sources and/or get a second opinion as needed, but also fair and balanced in my reviews. If my reviews seem more positive, energetic and have high ratings, it’s because I love tea. :)

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