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drank Vanilla Orchid by DAVIDsTEA
1759 tasting notes

Wow it’s been awhile since I posted here. Jeeze, how did that happen?!
Well I started a new job last week(still, I haven’t posted for even longer than that, when I thought I had?? curious!) It isn’t the greatest pay, nor is it exceptionally challenging. But it is super busy, so it’s been fun learning the ropes. Sadly, I can already tell that it will get old fast so I really need to get on the ball looking for a “real” job. I’m happy to have a pay cheque. For now. And the people are nice, for the most part. Oh and I am not loving the 8am start. Too early!! More because of my commute. The way the train timings worked out it means I need to wake up at 5:30. Ugh. That extra hour of sleep make all the difference to me. I miss it so!!!

Anyhow. I’m not sure if this is the one I tried. I had it a few weeks ago and someone threw out my empty packet. Sighs.
All I know is that my tea tasted like vanilla yogurt! I shared a pot with my friend Jo and she agreed. Yummy delicious yogurt. Sadly, it covered up most of the “oolong”-ness.
The second steep was more or less the same, only it became quite scratchy on my throat. That was a surprise, as I haven’t experienced scratchy throat from tea syndrome in quite a while. Covering up an iffy tea base with tasty flavouring hmmmm?
Oh David’s….! Please don’t do that…

My verdict? I’d have it again, if it was free.

Bear With Me

If it tasted like yogurt it was definitely this one!
I keep it on-hand because I love the tang, so if you want to try some more I can send you some :) I feel like I owe you big time for dealing with me over the weekend anyway :P

SimpliciTEA

Good to hear from you! And, good luck with your new job! Getting up at 5:30 is hard (sometimes I have to).

Sil

slacker! up at 5:30! but then you can nap on the train :P

Indigobloom

Ceylon Star, if I ever get my cupboard into shape, I may take you up on that ;P

Indigobloom

SimpliciTea- it is easier than I expected, though I still miss my sleep, very much so haha.

Indigobloom

Sil, I do!!! and it is never enough lol

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Bear With Me

If it tasted like yogurt it was definitely this one!
I keep it on-hand because I love the tang, so if you want to try some more I can send you some :) I feel like I owe you big time for dealing with me over the weekend anyway :P

SimpliciTEA

Good to hear from you! And, good luck with your new job! Getting up at 5:30 is hard (sometimes I have to).

Sil

slacker! up at 5:30! but then you can nap on the train :P

Indigobloom

Ceylon Star, if I ever get my cupboard into shape, I may take you up on that ;P

Indigobloom

SimpliciTea- it is easier than I expected, though I still miss my sleep, very much so haha.

Indigobloom

Sil, I do!!! and it is never enough lol

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Let’s see… I’m a tea and workout fanatic, I work in HR, and most of my friends consider me to be an egg. White on the outside, Asian on the inside :)
-from philosophy to food, I love it all
Otherwise, what you see is what you get! I can be very straightforward and yet shy.

Also, I’ve started taking tea sommelier classes and it is an absolute blast! Well, so far I’ve only finished the first out of eight courses, but I am really looking forward to the next one.

Anyhow, if your curious as to how I rate things, this is how I work…

0-25
Like eating dirt, or some other unsanitary indelicacy that mentioning in my profile here would likely get me banned.
I don’t think I’ve found cause to banish a tea to the wasteland yet though so who knows what it’d inspire ;P

25-50
You know that expression “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater”? I imagine drinking that water would be terrible enough to warrant this rating!
I’d never make my enemy drink this, but perhaps I’d throw it at them. Good thing I don’t have any enemies!

50-70
This is “tea”?? I tried finishing the cup… but my body rejected it. There may be others who enjoy this tea, but it’s beyond me!

70-80
I tried liking it, and I can almost get there! I certainly don’t hate it, but something is holding me back. Allergies? Men in white suits? who knows… certainly not me!

80-90
Lovely tea! Not my all time fave but close. I likely wouldn’t repurchase, but may decide to based on many factors: price, accessibility, whether it fills a “tea gap”, medicinal applications, and how often I crave it.
Every once in awhile I find the sweet spot that bumps these up to 90+. Those are the days I need to buy a lotto ticket!

90-95
Sweet Camellia! this is realllly good tea! Don’t talk to me until I’ve finished my cup…

95-100
Tea of the gods. I would do anything to get my hands on more of this liquid gold!

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