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I received this a while back as sample and was waiting for a good (sleep deprived) time to drink it. That time is now.

The natural qualities of the guayusa really show through this, or at least they do on the first few sips. The flavouring is quite gentle, blending in seemlessly with the earthy and grassy qualities of the base. The lemongrass is distinctive, which I love, and leans into the flavour of sweet lemons. The citrus note builds on itself with each sip and starts to take on a somewhat creamy quality.

Now I just need to decide what guayusa blend(s) I want for this school year’s paper season. Maybe this. Maybe The Killer’s Vanilla (good song). Maybe both- one for the evening and one for the morning.

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Plunkybug

I’m waiting for the right time to make TKV too. I’m thinking of making some after my all night flight next month, to Providence, RI (and later to Brooklyn, NY).

Crowkettle

That’s sounds like the perfect situation for guayusa!

Plunkybug

Yeah, I leave Vic on the 5pm Clipper to Seattle for my 11:30pm flight, which arrives in Provicence at 10:30am the next morning. Seeing my bestie, so not gonna go to bed. But…I can’t really sleep well on planes. Should be interesting, to say the least.

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Plunkybug

I’m waiting for the right time to make TKV too. I’m thinking of making some after my all night flight next month, to Providence, RI (and later to Brooklyn, NY).

Crowkettle

That’s sounds like the perfect situation for guayusa!

Plunkybug

Yeah, I leave Vic on the 5pm Clipper to Seattle for my 11:30pm flight, which arrives in Provicence at 10:30am the next morning. Seeing my bestie, so not gonna go to bed. But…I can’t really sleep well on planes. Should be interesting, to say the least.

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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