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derk drank Bluephoria Organic Yerba Mate by Guayaki

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I drink this sometimes at work since we sell it. I can’t taste the leafy, earthy yerba maté much which is nice since it’s a flavor I don’t much care for. In my opinion it’s perfectly sweetened and the blueberry and elderberry walk the line between jammy and tangy. Probably my favorite of the varieties we carry. Clean and clear energy. A full can makes my left eye twitch, though, and sometimes leaves me too aggressive. But this is worlds beyond any other energy drink out there.

Really, though, I went on a date today at the park. We shared a few cans of Bluephoria. It was a nice afternoon :)

Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Berries, Blueberry, Earth, Sweet, Tangy

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mrmopar
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Well just make sure they are a tea lover……and have friends that obsess over teas as well. Oh remember we all have that blasted tea budget too…… ;P

tea-sipper
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A FEW cans? If one can makes you aggressive, did a few cans turn you into the Hulk? muhaha

derk
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tea-sipper: Even a full can could not transform me. The rare shy-derk took over.

mrmopar: <3

gmathis
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You should be either comforted or annoyed that you have so many of us looking after your well-being ;)

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mrmopar
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Well just make sure they are a tea lover……and have friends that obsess over teas as well. Oh remember we all have that blasted tea budget too…… ;P

tea-sipper
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A FEW cans? If one can makes you aggressive, did a few cans turn you into the Hulk? muhaha

derk
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tea-sipper: Even a full can could not transform me. The rare shy-derk took over.

mrmopar: <3

gmathis
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You should be either comforted or annoyed that you have so many of us looking after your well-being ;)

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. And thus I step away.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possess off flavors/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s pu’er, I likely think it needs more age.

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