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drank The Earl's Garden by DAVIDsTEA
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Another sample of Thank You tea from DaisyChubb.

I think this one tastes more like a berry tea than an Earl Grey, but the bergamot is in there. Usually, if I am craving Earl Grey, I don’t want to have to search for it. While this is good, it is not likely one that I will purchase. Thank you so much for the sample! I think I will be filling the cart with Chocolate Rocket, Buttered Rum (yes, I am now stocking this one for the Zombie Apocolypse), and Pumpkin Chai. Yayyyy! It will be my first order at David’s!
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Daisy Chubb
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Nice! Yes, Buttered Rum is needed for the zombie apocolypse. It’ll help you made friends too, which might be important, depending on the security level of your home or bunker.
A very nice first order, mmyes. approved. n_n;

Uniquity
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You need more buttered rum already? : ) Summy has killed my tea consumption, I’m going to have to spend all winter drinking up my collection. Shucks! : )

SimplyJenW
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Need is always relative when it comes to Buttered Rum…. ;) It is one of my favorite flavored teas.

Jillian
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Buttered Rum and Pumpkin Chai are both on the Apocalyse list. I was so mad last year when they gave me a teeny sample of the Pumpkin Chai with one of my orders but when I went to their site they were already sold out. ;)

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Daisy Chubb
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Nice! Yes, Buttered Rum is needed for the zombie apocolypse. It’ll help you made friends too, which might be important, depending on the security level of your home or bunker.
A very nice first order, mmyes. approved. n_n;

Uniquity
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You need more buttered rum already? : ) Summy has killed my tea consumption, I’m going to have to spend all winter drinking up my collection. Shucks! : )

SimplyJenW
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Need is always relative when it comes to Buttered Rum…. ;) It is one of my favorite flavored teas.

Jillian
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Buttered Rum and Pumpkin Chai are both on the Apocalyse list. I was so mad last year when they gave me a teeny sample of the Pumpkin Chai with one of my orders but when I went to their site they were already sold out. ;)

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My motto: Drink the good tea!

Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, a few traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a flavored tea here and there. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.

Usual teapot steeping method: 24 oz teapot, 3 perfect scoops of tea (4 1/2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual mug steeping method: 15 oz mug, 1.5 perfect scoops of tea (just over 2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual pan method: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 perfect tsp chai (3 actual tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add 2/3 cup skim milk. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Strain and sweeten.

Usual pitcher method:
5 or 6 Perfect Spoons of tea (this means about 7-9 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, brewed essentially double-strong in my 24 oz teapot for 4 minutes. Fill my Fiestaware Disc pitcher (about 60 oz.) halfway with ice. Add brewed double-strong tea to the pitcher. Stir it a little and enjoy. No additions.

(*SRP is my Sample/Stash Reduction Plan starting on April 12, 2012. I got so far, but just decided it was too fussy to keep track.)

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