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So, when I said that whoever packs the free samples for Harney orders must have an evil sense of humor…

Last time, I got two sachets of Hot Cinnamon Spice, when my order was a sampler that already included Hot Cinnamon Spice. This time, I got both Tilleul and Mint Tilleul. I’m sure there’s someone out there who appreciates a double dose of this herb, but I haven’t met them yet. The aroma is something that takes getting used to, and personally I don’t find it very appealing. The taste is comparatively inoffensive, and mildly woodsy. An interesting one to try, but probably only once.

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I grew up in a tea-loving family, and tea has always been a part of daily life. I’m still astounded by the amount of tea and teaware back home every time I visit! While I’m most familiar with straight Chinese teas, I’m growing to explore and appreciate other types of tea, including blended and flavored ones. A good blend can reflect the thought and creativity that was put into making it, instead of being too sweet or busy in a way that gives the “genre” a bad rap.

Likes:
-most black teas (even lapsang)
-most oolongs, especially Fujian teas, baozhong and dancong
-houjicha
-straight white teas
-citrus
-almond/amaretto
-coconut
-vanilla

Variable (some are great, some not so):
-most green teas
-tie guan yin
-flavored white teas
-assam
-rooibos
-melon
-mint
-grape

Ratings:
90-100: definite repurchase if possible, recommended
80-90: enjoyed, possible repurchase
70-80: fair to good
60-70: fair with some shortcomings
50-60: there’s still a chance I’d take this if it were free
under 50: absolutely not

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Southern California

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