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I made a pot of the most disgusting black tea I have ever had. I won’t name it because it’s a favorite for others but it solidified that I cannot drink black teas. I think they’re too strong for my stomach because this one was quite strong and almost made me spit it back out.

I needed a tea that makes me happy so I brewed this immediately after I dumped the vile tea I brewed previously. Now I’m happy and in love with my cinnamon and apples. I’m sad that I am now out of this tea, but I’ll probably place an order for more soon.

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Do tell us what the beloved hated tea is! we won’t judge!

Ana

It was Harney’s Golden Monkey. I wanted to give plain blacks another shot but they’re way too strong for my tummy to handle.

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Oh, I haven’t tried that yet, but I intend on it. and for every beloved tea on steepster, there’s at least a small cohort of people who can’t get on the bandwagon. I felt the same way about Harney’s Vanilla Comoro: it seems the whole world loves it, and I just find it very thin and lackluster. The good news is that there’s enough tea in this world for everyone to find something they love.

Ana

Most of Harney’s teas I can’t get behind but I love their Earl Grey so I always order that. It’s the only black tea I think I can drink. Everything else upsets my stomach and then I O.D’d on Santa’s Helper by Davids and I don’t think I can ever drink that again.

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keychange

Do tell us what the beloved hated tea is! we won’t judge!

Ana

It was Harney’s Golden Monkey. I wanted to give plain blacks another shot but they’re way too strong for my tummy to handle.

keychange

Oh, I haven’t tried that yet, but I intend on it. and for every beloved tea on steepster, there’s at least a small cohort of people who can’t get on the bandwagon. I felt the same way about Harney’s Vanilla Comoro: it seems the whole world loves it, and I just find it very thin and lackluster. The good news is that there’s enough tea in this world for everyone to find something they love.

Ana

Most of Harney’s teas I can’t get behind but I love their Earl Grey so I always order that. It’s the only black tea I think I can drink. Everything else upsets my stomach and then I O.D’d on Santa’s Helper by Davids and I don’t think I can ever drink that again.

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I became a tea addict after I decided to make some changes to my diet and cut out soda completely.

Teas I like
I love Japanese green teas but I can be a little snobby about them. When I was in Japan I stayed in an area known for sencha, so I can be pretty picky.

Companies I enjoy
I’ve had most experience with Lupicia because they’re very close to me. I enjoy their non flavored green teas and white teas the most. Their flavored teas are good, but it’s usually a hit or miss.
DavidsTea is a bit far but when I make trips to San Francisco I usually buy a bit. I like their herbal teas the most. Their other teas never wow me and have too much flavoring for me.
I like Adagio for their fan blends – I wish more companies did this! The tea isn’t the best quality but I do enjoy my initial steeps.
I found a store near me that sells Mariage Frères. They’re expensive but I don’t think I have had a more delicious cup of tea before.

Tibits about me
I returned to school several years ago and I am finally graduating in March 2014 so I’m really excited to finally be receiving my bachelor’s. I spend my evenings when I’m not studying watching cheesy scifi movies, playing video games, watching video game streams, or stalking the internet for tea. I have an adorable old man kitty who always wants whatever I’m drinking. When I can, I like to sew and knit while I marathon BBC shows or asian dramas.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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