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I was supposed to go back to London today so I was packed and ready to go. Then my Mom said we could go back tomorrow instead. It probably would have made more sense to do it today but I wanted one more day in my bedroom with my dogs and my family so I am going back tomorrow. That meant when I went to grab tea, most of them were packed away. This one was easily accessible though so I am having it again.

I brewed up a hot cup and realized that I always get orange from this tea and that is probably due to the relatively large orange segment that makes it into most cups I have previously made. When I checked the package, there were 2 servings left and one orange slice. I decided to save the last serving, with the orange piece for a cold brew I set up and will drink tomorrow. For this particular hot mug, I balanced the lack of orange with some additional raspberry bits.

Even without the orange slice, there is still a lot of orange flavor here. There is a touch more raspberry flavor today than in other cups I had previously but more than anything I still get orange gummy bears. I don’t mind it. In fact, I think it is growing on me so I am raising the rating slightly from 68. We shall see how it goes tomorrow as a cold brew.

Nattie

Wait, you’re in the UK now??

Kittenna

I’m assuming she means London, Ontario (but I didn’t realize that, if that’s the case!)

Nattie

Oh, whoops! I didn’t realise there was another one XD silly me…

VariaTEA

Sorry. London, Ontario is what I meant. Thanks Kittenna. I WISH I was in London, England because Ontario’s London is crap.

Mastress Alita

Heh, I was born in Ontario, Oregon, and whenever I say “I was born in Ontario” I get, “Oh, you’re Canadian?!” “No, no, I’m from this tiny postage stamp of a place right on the Oregon/Idaho border…”

52Teas

I get the same when I say I’m in Vancouver. Occasionally, a package will get misrouted because they see “Vancouver” and immediately think I’m in Canada rather than Washington State.

Mastress Alita

@Anne: Heh, at least I immediately thinking Washington, but then, I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life so that’s the first association my brain goes, heh.

Nattie

I had no idea so many US and Canadian places used the same names! The UK is so tiny we never had an issue with that, lol.

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Nattie

Wait, you’re in the UK now??

Kittenna

I’m assuming she means London, Ontario (but I didn’t realize that, if that’s the case!)

Nattie

Oh, whoops! I didn’t realise there was another one XD silly me…

VariaTEA

Sorry. London, Ontario is what I meant. Thanks Kittenna. I WISH I was in London, England because Ontario’s London is crap.

Mastress Alita

Heh, I was born in Ontario, Oregon, and whenever I say “I was born in Ontario” I get, “Oh, you’re Canadian?!” “No, no, I’m from this tiny postage stamp of a place right on the Oregon/Idaho border…”

52Teas

I get the same when I say I’m in Vancouver. Occasionally, a package will get misrouted because they see “Vancouver” and immediately think I’m in Canada rather than Washington State.

Mastress Alita

@Anne: Heh, at least I immediately thinking Washington, but then, I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life so that’s the first association my brain goes, heh.

Nattie

I had no idea so many US and Canadian places used the same names! The UK is so tiny we never had an issue with that, lol.

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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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