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drank Florence by Harney & Sons
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Thank you Cavocorax for the sample of this tea. I really expected to love it but I think I am searching too hard for liquid nutella as opposed to just letting this be its own entity. This is definitely a chocolate tea and I can detect hints of hazelnut but it simply falls short of my expectations and for that reason alone I won’t miss this now that its gone. However, I am definitely grateful to have tried it so once again thank you Cavo!

Also, I added a splash of milk just to see what that did and weirdly it really bumped up the hazelnut flavor. Alas, there still isn’t the nutella balance I am so desperately seeking. The issue I have with this tea really is all on me and not a reflection of the tea. It was doomed from the start :(
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205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
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Dexter
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I love Florence. Somehow it makes me sad that you don’t love it too.
If you are seeking “liquid nutella”, have you thought about Herbal Infusions tea blending kits. Just a thought, but one of the flavor vials is chocolate hazelnut. Maybe that would allow you to control how much goes in so you could find the perfect balance you are looking for.
http://herbalinfusions.ca/products/tea-blending-kits

VariaTEA
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Oh no Dex. I don’t want to make you sad. If it helps at all, there are other Harney blends I really enjoy like SoHo, Boston Blend, and Vanilla Comoro. Also I was looking at the blending kits but I think I will hold off on ordering until I get my tea stash sort of under control.

Dexter
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“I think I will hold off on ordering until I get my tea stash sort of under control.” – LOL I think that pretty much sums up my situation too. I like Soho and Boston too, but Florance is special for me. Hope you eventually find your special one. :))

sherapop
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I have got to try this! I’ll add it to my wishlist at Harney & Sons…

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Dexter
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I love Florence. Somehow it makes me sad that you don’t love it too.
If you are seeking “liquid nutella”, have you thought about Herbal Infusions tea blending kits. Just a thought, but one of the flavor vials is chocolate hazelnut. Maybe that would allow you to control how much goes in so you could find the perfect balance you are looking for.
http://herbalinfusions.ca/products/tea-blending-kits

VariaTEA
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Oh no Dex. I don’t want to make you sad. If it helps at all, there are other Harney blends I really enjoy like SoHo, Boston Blend, and Vanilla Comoro. Also I was looking at the blending kits but I think I will hold off on ordering until I get my tea stash sort of under control.

Dexter
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“I think I will hold off on ordering until I get my tea stash sort of under control.” – LOL I think that pretty much sums up my situation too. I like Soho and Boston too, but Florance is special for me. Hope you eventually find your special one. :))

sherapop
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I have got to try this! I’ll add it to my wishlist at Harney & Sons…

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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