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derk drank Blackberry Lavender by Cuppa Geek

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Guess who I made a cup for this evening?

“Hey! What is this tea? Oh I know, it’s one of those teas that I liked! What is it, berry, strawberry something? big wheezing laughs It smells kinda like cat spray!! more wheezing lulz, big burps It does smell like cat spray!! These (Steepster) people needed a refresher didn’t they? cackles Whoever you got it from— the cat might’ve pee-peed on the bag, haha! It tastes like strawberry jello! she seriously can’t stop laughing What’s it got, blackberry leaves? It’s raspberry! burps, yawns (non sequitur) Of course it has an outdoor smell, it all grows outside. AAAAAHHHH, that was good. I would drink it again! slams the mug down and cackles It was a happy tea. I like it and especially after eating those blackberries. I didn’t recognize it (the flavor of the tea) as blackberry but it was in the berry family, heh heh heh.”

Kiki loves it, I promise.

“Second steep is still really good. I can taste the floral lavender now.”

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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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