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I received my first Teavivre order today. I usually have strict rules about drinking open teas first. Not today. I opened this one right away. I have so been looking forward to this, and it was so worth the wait.
This is a great tea. This is what I think black tea should be. It’s rich and chocolaty, not astringent at all. Just soothing goodness in a cup. This is going right back on the shopping list to pick up more.

JustJames

I’M GETTING THIS ONE SOON!!!!! dexter… why is it that whenever i’m waiting for a tea it gets to you first?

Dexter

Ummmmm, great minds think a like? We have similar tastes?

Terri HarpLady

I have some of this on the way!
I try to have strict rules, but little terri never follows them.

JustJames

i can’t wait for this one, and dexter your review just made it worse, lol.

TeaLady441

You guys need to split orders or something. :P

JustJames

i’m willing! lol.

Sil

Terri – when I get home ill spend the first weekend I’m
Back getting tea organized and out to you.

Terri HarpLady

No rush, I want you well rested & healthy! :)
Although I am working on your box as we speak!

Dexter

Justjames – I’m willing to share/split/swap teas, but I’m not sure I’m allowed to buy anymore until I wrap my head around these black teas – please see tasting note and comments after this one in my log – second flush darjeeling from Davids

TeaVivre

It’s amazing tasty will always leave us craving for more! Thanks for the review!

JustJames

dexter, i have a first flush darjeeling from jagasilk (local to the island) which i’m willing to send you if you’re interested…

Bonnie

There should be a discussion board to help you out called ‘What are your top 3 Black Tea’s!’ Now that would narrow the field.

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JustJames

I’M GETTING THIS ONE SOON!!!!! dexter… why is it that whenever i’m waiting for a tea it gets to you first?

Dexter

Ummmmm, great minds think a like? We have similar tastes?

Terri HarpLady

I have some of this on the way!
I try to have strict rules, but little terri never follows them.

JustJames

i can’t wait for this one, and dexter your review just made it worse, lol.

TeaLady441

You guys need to split orders or something. :P

JustJames

i’m willing! lol.

Sil

Terri – when I get home ill spend the first weekend I’m
Back getting tea organized and out to you.

Terri HarpLady

No rush, I want you well rested & healthy! :)
Although I am working on your box as we speak!

Dexter

Justjames – I’m willing to share/split/swap teas, but I’m not sure I’m allowed to buy anymore until I wrap my head around these black teas – please see tasting note and comments after this one in my log – second flush darjeeling from Davids

TeaVivre

It’s amazing tasty will always leave us craving for more! Thanks for the review!

JustJames

dexter, i have a first flush darjeeling from jagasilk (local to the island) which i’m willing to send you if you’re interested…

Bonnie

There should be a discussion board to help you out called ‘What are your top 3 Black Tea’s!’ Now that would narrow the field.

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C.S. Lewis – “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

I needed to update my profile. I joined Steepster 03Mar13. I am just amazed at how much my tastes have changed since then.
When I discovered loose leaf tea about a year and half ago, I didn’t know anything other than my local Davids and Teavana/Teaopia. Stumbling onto Steepster CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Hello, my name is Dex I’m a tea addict.
I’ve been through the “I need to try every single tea out there” phase. I really hope the worst of that has passed. I’ve learned enough to know that I only need to try HALF of all the teas out there. LOL
When I started this journey, I was all about the flavored rooibos and fruity tisanes. Don’t get me wrong there is still room for dessert (chocolate/caramel/nutty) Rooibos teas in my cupboard and I still do enjoy them, BUT I am quickly learning to appreciate the some of the straight teas of the world.
Big bold (but not icky)pu’erh is suddenly my favorite, followed by woody/roasted oolongs. I’m just starting to explore straight black teas, and have found some that I really like.
Generally speaking I’m not into greens at all, only like the occasional green oolong, and white teas are just too mild for my tastes (unless they are fruit flavored). I still enjoy really good fruit tisanes, but am now cold steeping them.
I don’t like floral/herbal blends, and mint anything is not on my preferred list.
I am still exploring new teas, adapting to my changing tastes, understanding more every day how little I really know about tea. Ultimately I would love to find approximately 50 teas that I just “can’t live without” and always have them in my cupboard. That might not be practical, but that what I’m searching for. It’s going to be a fun journey.

All in all, I love this site. I’ve met some wonderful people, and have gotten to try some amazing teas because of them. It really restores your faith in humanity when you get a note saying “oh by the way I sent you some tea”. Wonderful, generous, people here.

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