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Fast Lane Black Tea from Celestial Seasonings

KeenTeaThyme drank Fast Lane Black Tea by Celestial Seasonings

The more I drink this cuppa, the more I like it! I started my morning off with this as I needed a serious pick-me-up. Winter is the season I dread the most in Maryland as I’m no fan of snow. It’s pretty and all but such a hassle. I’m from southern California, so I’m totally biased.

Anyway… this tea makes a hearty cuppa. I love the cola and cinnamon flavors and the sweetness, which must be caused by the licorice root. I added a Sun Crystals packet because frankly I’m going through sugar withdrawal and my office doesn’t need to be subjected to that reality.

For a bagged tea, this is really decent! :)

2011-12-21 10:52:00 -0500

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Ellyn 2011-12-21 11:21:07 -0500

This tea has COLA flavor? SWOON! I may have to see if I can find it even though my last attept with Celestial Seasonings holiday teas was less then setller…

KeenTeaThyme 2011-12-21 11:26:58 -0500

I’ll send you some if you want – just PM me your addy and I’ll put in the mail by tomorrow. :) If you like cola flavors, you’ll enjoy this. :)

gmathis 2011-12-21 20:30:34 -0500

I’m interested, although I’m not a big licorice fan—I gather it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients? Love cola tea—I can buy it straight up in bulk from local health food store…I may have to play with that and cinnamon together.

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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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>50: I’m NOT a fan. I could barely finish the cup, if I even did. I wouldn’t even recommend this to my worst enemy. Not worth my time nor yours.

51-65: Good aroma, good flavor. Just nothing pops to give the tea that special kick. Recommended to try; our tasting palates differ.

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80-99: These are cupboard essentials – delicious, aromatic and perfect everyday teas. Re-steepable (beyond at least one steeping). Highly recommended, fun for all ages.

100: These are my favorites, the ones I would take with me if stranded on a desert island. Beyond Highly Recommended.

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