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Up until yesterday, I have basically just constantly been dizzy. I think that was due to low iron so I have basically been eating red meat and taking iron supplements since Saturday when we came to this realization. I have also been avoiding tea…which is sad because I just want to drink my tea freely.

Today I have not been dizzy and though I don’t want to be drinking loads of tea, it is an ice storm and I am treating myself with a cup. This cup to be specific. I am sad to see it go but this last cup is still just as good as my first cup. Warm lemony baked goods with a touch of sugary glaze. This tea is awesome and in the future I definitely want more of this tea and Mixed Berry Trifle…even if it means getting it custom blended. However, likely I will try to work through my other teas first. Once I get down to a manageable and not as old cupboard, then I can splurge on large amounts of favorites.
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Kawaii433
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I hope that the extra iron needed was all it is… Being dizzy is one of the worst feelings. Feel better soon and I hope you never have to experience that again.

The tea sounds yummy :D

Kittenna
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You badly make me want to find this tea. I so hope it wasn’t lost to the work mice. Likewise Mixed Berry Trifle. I know I have or had a packet of it…

Kittenna
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Also, I’m glad the dizziness has passed. I had a bit of that during my pregnancy, and it was more awful than I had previously realized.

VariaTEA
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The dizziness came back yesterday but that might have been the moot. Today there is no dizziness. So who knows. Really should get in to the doctor sometimes soon…

Kittenna
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It does sound like something you should get checked out! :/

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Kawaii433
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I hope that the extra iron needed was all it is… Being dizzy is one of the worst feelings. Feel better soon and I hope you never have to experience that again.

The tea sounds yummy :D

Kittenna
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You badly make me want to find this tea. I so hope it wasn’t lost to the work mice. Likewise Mixed Berry Trifle. I know I have or had a packet of it…

Kittenna
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Also, I’m glad the dizziness has passed. I had a bit of that during my pregnancy, and it was more awful than I had previously realized.

VariaTEA
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The dizziness came back yesterday but that might have been the moot. Today there is no dizziness. So who knows. Really should get in to the doctor sometimes soon…

Kittenna
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It does sound like something you should get checked out! :/

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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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