drank Ceylon Star by DAVIDsTEA
1040 tasting notes

This is why I swap. I would NEVER have tried this tea. Ceylon – ewwwww, star anise as in licorice, no thank you. I’ve bought teas dozens of times from Davids, never once even considered trying this.
I’m not getting any Ceylon or licorice. Nxtdoor wrote a note about this one a few days ago, and she said coconut was the predominate flavor. I agree with that. Chocolate and coconut and a little spice in the back.
I really like this. Is it discontinued (I remember seeing it on sale?), if not will pick some up next time I’m at Davids.
Thank you so much TheTeaFairy for sending this to me, would never have found it if you didn’t shove me outside my comfort zone. :))

Christina / BooksandTea

It’s on sale on the DT website in the “Web Specials” section. However, you have to buy 250g in one go.

TheTeaFairy

So happy you liked it!
I have about 2 servings left and it’s heading your way :-)

TeaLady441

You can find it in store sometimes too in the 2/$5 section on the counter. I just saw it this weekend at the Bayview store. I also have… a lot of it, if you ever want to swap. :P (I may have bought the webspecial)

OMGsrsly

I haven’t seen a 2/$5 section in ages. It’s all been taken over by honey and chocolates…

MissB

Ah, this post made me smile. Yay for both of you! :)

Dexter

Like I said, this is a perfect example of why I love swaps/care packages – you never know what surprises you might run inot.
Thanks guys, will either take a look for it in store or swap for some more.
Cavocorax – I have a few teas that are on your wishlist if you ever want to reduce your stash of this – my cupboard is always open to swapping :))

TeaLady441

I didn’t see what Tea Fairy said about sending more to you, but if you decide you still like it, let me know. I don’t mind sending an oz or more your way. :D

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Christina / BooksandTea

It’s on sale on the DT website in the “Web Specials” section. However, you have to buy 250g in one go.

TheTeaFairy

So happy you liked it!
I have about 2 servings left and it’s heading your way :-)

TeaLady441

You can find it in store sometimes too in the 2/$5 section on the counter. I just saw it this weekend at the Bayview store. I also have… a lot of it, if you ever want to swap. :P (I may have bought the webspecial)

OMGsrsly

I haven’t seen a 2/$5 section in ages. It’s all been taken over by honey and chocolates…

MissB

Ah, this post made me smile. Yay for both of you! :)

Dexter

Like I said, this is a perfect example of why I love swaps/care packages – you never know what surprises you might run inot.
Thanks guys, will either take a look for it in store or swap for some more.
Cavocorax – I have a few teas that are on your wishlist if you ever want to reduce your stash of this – my cupboard is always open to swapping :))

TeaLady441

I didn’t see what Tea Fairy said about sending more to you, but if you decide you still like it, let me know. I don’t mind sending an oz or more your way. :D

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C.S. Lewis – “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

I needed to update my profile. I joined Steepster 03Mar13. I am just amazed at how much my tastes have changed since then.
When I discovered loose leaf tea about a year and half ago, I didn’t know anything other than my local Davids and Teavana/Teaopia. Stumbling onto Steepster CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Hello, my name is Dex I’m a tea addict.
I’ve been through the “I need to try every single tea out there” phase. I really hope the worst of that has passed. I’ve learned enough to know that I only need to try HALF of all the teas out there. LOL
When I started this journey, I was all about the flavored rooibos and fruity tisanes. Don’t get me wrong there is still room for dessert (chocolate/caramel/nutty) Rooibos teas in my cupboard and I still do enjoy them, BUT I am quickly learning to appreciate the some of the straight teas of the world.
Big bold (but not icky)pu’erh is suddenly my favorite, followed by woody/roasted oolongs. I’m just starting to explore straight black teas, and have found some that I really like.
Generally speaking I’m not into greens at all, only like the occasional green oolong, and white teas are just too mild for my tastes (unless they are fruit flavored). I still enjoy really good fruit tisanes, but am now cold steeping them.
I don’t like floral/herbal blends, and mint anything is not on my preferred list.
I am still exploring new teas, adapting to my changing tastes, understanding more every day how little I really know about tea. Ultimately I would love to find approximately 50 teas that I just “can’t live without” and always have them in my cupboard. That might not be practical, but that what I’m searching for. It’s going to be a fun journey.

All in all, I love this site. I’ve met some wonderful people, and have gotten to try some amazing teas because of them. It really restores your faith in humanity when you get a note saying “oh by the way I sent you some tea”. Wonderful, generous, people here.

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