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drank Ruby Red Apple by Dollar Tea Club
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This is a generic red fruit tea. Strong hibiscus flavor. Hint of waxiness. It is something I have had before numerous times and its never impressive or exciting. It’s fine and it’s caffeine free thus hydrating. While I will have no problem drinking this tumbler full of this iced, I also am totally fine with not having this again as well.

In completely other news, sometimes I get stressed with the “would you recommend this tea?” question. This particular tea I would not recommend since it really is nothing special, but I wouldn’t actively say not to have it. So sometimes I feel bad in this situation saddling a tea with the big red “Not recommended” box or whatever it says on a note since that box seems like it would turn people away. So would I recommend this tea? No, because I likely wouldn’t think about it and I wouldn’t claim it was that great if asked but it’s not so bad that if someone finds themselves in possession of this, they should throw it out or try to get rid of it. Alright…that’s my rant.

Leafhopper

I agree, there should be a third, neutral option for teas that aren’t great but aren’t awful.

VariaTEA

I guess that option is not answering the question

Mastress Alita

That’s why I usually don’t answer the question these days.

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Leafhopper

I agree, there should be a third, neutral option for teas that aren’t great but aren’t awful.

VariaTEA

I guess that option is not answering the question

Mastress Alita

That’s why I usually don’t answer the question these days.

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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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