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drank Fruit Sangria by Adagio Teas
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Sipdown!!

Well steepster, I have been a bit MIA recently given I was busy with moving but now I have officially completed my degree and moved back home. That means, I have time for tea once again and thank goodness too as I arrived to multiple packages waiting for me which exploded my cupboard a bit.

This tea is courtesy of the wonderfully generous jump62359. Thank you!! As I sip on it now, I am pleasantly surprised that I don’t mind the hibiscus in this. It mellows out the sweetness of the other fruit while not making the tea tart or sour. Rather, it is just a more rounded flavor when combined with the hint of strawberry and apple sweetness. Nothing mindblowingly unique but still very tasty. I don’t know if I would go out of my way to order it but I am very grateful to have gotten to try it. Thanks again, jump62359!
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OMGsrsly
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CONGRATULATIONS!

VariaTEA
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Thank you! Soon you will be moved in too :)

OMGsrsly
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AHAHA. “Soon.” Umm. We’re basically reno-ing the entire living space of this house. So much work.

VariaTEA
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I was being optimistic :)

Roswell Strange
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So, your package still hasn’t made it out of the house yet: I’m taking it Wednesday though when I have work again. Anything you want added to make up for it? Also, it’s great to see you back and hooray for moving back in and finishing your degree!

VariaTEA
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Haha no hurry. And no need to anything as I already have quite a bit of tea.

Nattie
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Congratulations! (:

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OMGsrsly
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CONGRATULATIONS!

VariaTEA
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Thank you! Soon you will be moved in too :)

OMGsrsly
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AHAHA. “Soon.” Umm. We’re basically reno-ing the entire living space of this house. So much work.

VariaTEA
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I was being optimistic :)

Roswell Strange
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So, your package still hasn’t made it out of the house yet: I’m taking it Wednesday though when I have work again. Anything you want added to make up for it? Also, it’s great to see you back and hooray for moving back in and finishing your degree!

VariaTEA
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Haha no hurry. And no need to anything as I already have quite a bit of tea.

Nattie
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Congratulations! (:

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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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