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drank Horchacha by DAVIDsTEA
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This is one of only three or four teas that I have left from the original 30 or so that I had set aside to finish off before moving – I had left a larger quantity for myself (like 50g) so it was probably the biggest bag that I had to finish off, but I’ve made a solid dent in that bag!

With less than 24 hours before I leave Saskatchewan, though, I’m doubting whether or not I’ll have the bag finished off in time. It’s probably going to wind up in my carry on luggage…

This particular cup was an eggnog latte because, after two weeks of trying to find Eggnog at grocery stores in town, I FINALLY found a carton of it! Not surprisingly, to me at least, this makes for a completely DELIGHTFUL eggnog latte! The cinnamon and custard-y notes in the tea are already a perfect compliment to the taste of the sweet, custardy eggnog. The rice notes are very subtle against that almost extreme creamy vanilla/custard/spice profile but they are definitely there. It also has that beautiful rum sort of note that the tea has, and of course we should all know that the best spirit to spike your eggnog with is rum – so it just works. Beautifully.

Friendly reminder that I do not numerically rate DAVIDsTEA blends as I’m currently employed there and it would be an obvious conflict of interest. Any blends you see with numerical ratings were rated prior to my employment there. These reviews are a reflection of my personal thoughts regarding the teas, and not the company’s.
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VariaTEA
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I found it and then accidentally ordered 3 liters and they all expire December 4, so eggnog lattes are a thing right now lol

Roswell Strange
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Oh – random question for you but… Any recommendations for where to grocery shop in Montreal for just general stuff and not specialty items? I looked it up and it looks like I’m pretty close to an IGA Extra so that’s where I’m leaning right now? I think they also do grocery delivery, which would be a win for me. Any tips/recommendations? Or experience with grocery delivery services in MTL?

tea-sipper
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Yeah, I couldn’t find any eggnog in the store I was in the day before Thanksgiving! That is BS.

VariaTEA
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I used to shop at Provigo which is Loblaws but in Quebec. IGA is also good and there is definitely grocery delivery because I used to use it. You can either order online for a fee (though I think the fee was waived if you bought more than $80) or when you buy groceries in store, you can ask to have them delivered.

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VariaTEA
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I found it and then accidentally ordered 3 liters and they all expire December 4, so eggnog lattes are a thing right now lol

Roswell Strange
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Oh – random question for you but… Any recommendations for where to grocery shop in Montreal for just general stuff and not specialty items? I looked it up and it looks like I’m pretty close to an IGA Extra so that’s where I’m leaning right now? I think they also do grocery delivery, which would be a win for me. Any tips/recommendations? Or experience with grocery delivery services in MTL?

tea-sipper
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Yeah, I couldn’t find any eggnog in the store I was in the day before Thanksgiving! That is BS.

VariaTEA
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I used to shop at Provigo which is Loblaws but in Quebec. IGA is also good and there is definitely grocery delivery because I used to use it. You can either order online for a fee (though I think the fee was waived if you bought more than $80) or when you buy groceries in store, you can ask to have them delivered.

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Hello! My name is Kelly, though many people in the tea community call me Ros or Roswell.

I am a mid-twenties tea addict, blogger, and all around nerd. I grew up in the Prairies, but a few years ago I relocated to Quebec to pursue a career with DAVIDsTEA in the tea industry! I’m still working on getting my French language skills down…

My first introduction to tea, in any form outside of instant and bottled iced tea, was about seven years ago when I happened to stumble upon DAVIDsTEA while looking for a birthday present for a friend! I tried their Birthday Cake rooibos blend, and I’ve been hooked on tea ever since! In those seven years; I was introduced to the online tea community, expanded my interest in flavoured teas to include a deep love and appreciation for straight teas and traditional brewing methods, got a tea themed tattoo, started reviewing teas, amassed a sizable tea and teaware collection, became a TAC certified Tea Sommelier, & even came full circle by beginning a career in the tea industry with DAVIDsTEA!

I consider myself a Jack of all Teas, and strive to have a knowledge and appreciation of all tea types, formats, and styles of drinking. I don’t like to feel boxed in to just being a “flavoured tea” or “straight tea” drinker – my expectations may vary depending on the type of tea or how it’s been processed/prepared but if it’s good tea, it’s good tea no matter how it’s been made!

You name it, I probably drink it- and I’ll absolutely try anything at least once.

My default method of preparation is hot, Western style, and straight – but I’m not opposed to additions if I’m in the right mood. If I ever add something to a tea or use a different method of preparation I will ALWAYS call it out in the tasting note though.

I like to listen to music when drinking tea, especially when I’m brewing a large pot at a time or steeping Gongfu. Often I curate very intentional tea and music pairings, and sometimes I share them here in my tasting reviews. Music is something that I find can deeply affect the experience of having tea.

I’m also one half of the “tea and fandom” podcast GeekSteep where, weekly, we discuss newly explored fandoms over tea as well as try to figure out the perfect tea to pair with each fandom. You can find us on Spotify and Apple & Google podcasts.

Favourite flavour notes/ingredients: Pear, lychee, cranberry, cream, melon, pineapple, malt, roasty, petrichor, sweet potato, heady florals like rose, hazelnut or walnut, sesame, honey (in moderation), and very woody shou.

Least favourite flavour notes/ingredients:
Lemongrass, ginger, strongly spiced profiles (and most Chai in general), mushrooms, seaweed, chamomile, stevia, saltiness or anything that reminds me too much of meat that isn’t supposed to taste like meat…

Currently exploring/obsessed with: Sheng from Yiwu, Yancha (Qilan in particular), anything with a strong sweet potato note. Also, I need to try ALL the root beer teas! Searching for a really good caramel flavoured blend, ideally with a black tea base.

Please contact me at the instagram account listed below if you would like me to review your teas.

Currently I’m employed in the tea department of the DAVIDsTEA head office. While I’m still sharing my own personal thoughts on new & existing DAVIDsTEA blends, I am no longer numerically rating them due to the obvious conflict of interest. Any comments expressed are a reflection of my own thoughts and opinions, and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the company. Any DAVIDsTEA blends you currently see with a numeric score were reviewed prior to my being hired there and have not been adjusted since becoming a DAVIDsTEA employee.

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