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TheLastDodo drank Kanpe Tea by DAVIDsTEA

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Oh, hibiscus. You always seem to appear when I least expect it nowadays. I must not have been paying attention when I parceled out my cup. I was interested by the nuts and the name and the mystery… but when I poured out the tea, I saw the rich maroon red ooze out of the teapot and I visibly cringed. But! I steeled myself and proudly brought it to work.
It did not taste as bad as I had previously thought. Yes, the tart, syrupy hibiscus still drowned out most anything in the blend, but there was a nice cinnamon-y spice in there. It was like I was sipping on the inside of a Michaels’ craft store. I did drink the whole cup, albeit iced. There was much improvement there.

Flavors: Cinnamon, Tart

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You are stronger than me! I could not even finish a cup, though I do imagine it being better iced.

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TeaNecromancer
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You are stronger than me! I could not even finish a cup, though I do imagine it being better iced.

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I dream in tea.

My name is Maddi. I like to take boiling hot showers and meditate in my closet. I think and talk about tea so much that it has become a punchline of sorts with my family and coworkers. Besides my unhealthy obsession with the drink that gives me life, I do yoga frequently, I make green smoothies out of any vegetables and fruit in the nearest vicinity, I am obsessed with Korean Dramas, I run as a form of moving meditation, and play video games with my easygoing and forgiving boyfriend. I used to cook for a living, and I almost always eat at least one waffle a day.

Favorite types of teas:
Aged Oolongs hold my heart. Sneaking their way in are Korean Greens. Roasted oolongs and I are not on speaking terms as of late. Black teas of all types, but especially Fujian and some Yunnan are nice indulgences more often than not. I know and love Japanese greens more than any kind, while Chinese greens bore me. Certain White teas thrill me, but most have me changing the channel. I love using my Yerba Mate gourd, we have become steadfast amigos. Puerh and I are still getting to know each other, and while sheng is playing hard to get, shou is there to hold my hand when no one is looking. I sometimes make my own functional herbal blends, and if there is a hell, it is filled with Rooibos. Above all else, direct – trade tea is my favorite.

LEAST Favorite Flavors/Flavorings
Hibscus
Lavender
Herbs, if they are out of place (I’m talking to you, thyme)
Strong Bergamot
Berries
Chocolate (added flavorings)
Cloves/strong cinnamon
Nuts

MOST Adored Flavor Profiles
Smokey
Floral
Coconut
Majority of chai
Caramel
Vanilla
Grassy/Vegetal
Earthy
Citrus
Stone fruit/melon

“Tea is naught but this:
First you heat the water.
Then you make the tea.
Then you drink it properly.
That is all you need to know.”
- Sen No Riyku