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drank Golden Monkey Black Tea by Teavana
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I scored a big bag at 75% off when Teavana closed it’s doors. Glad I did. I plan to compare side by side to Harney & Sons GM.
This is malty, smooth, and sweet with cocoa notes and a dry finish. Delicious.

Flavors: Cocoa, Malt, Sweet

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
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ashmanra
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I did a side by side a few eyars back of those two. I preferred Harney to this one. It will be interesting to see your opinion! Have you tried either of Teavivre’s GM’s?

Jlvintagelove
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I will let you know! I haven’t made a purchase from Teavivre yet but plan to.

Jlvintagelove
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I just made 1st Teavivre order- did not include the GM but if I like what I chose then I will add that one on next time…I still have a lot of GM to sip down!

ashmanra
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Excellent! I have never been disappointed by Teavivre and I have given a lot of it for gifts and other people seem to like it, too. I hooe you love everything you ordered! I will be doing a side by side comparison of two of their teas that I haven’t tried yet as soon as my order gets here.

Jlvintagelove
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I got reign it in a little… gah, I want to try so many =P

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ashmanra
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I did a side by side a few eyars back of those two. I preferred Harney to this one. It will be interesting to see your opinion! Have you tried either of Teavivre’s GM’s?

Jlvintagelove
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I will let you know! I haven’t made a purchase from Teavivre yet but plan to.

Jlvintagelove
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I just made 1st Teavivre order- did not include the GM but if I like what I chose then I will add that one on next time…I still have a lot of GM to sip down!

ashmanra
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Excellent! I have never been disappointed by Teavivre and I have given a lot of it for gifts and other people seem to like it, too. I hooe you love everything you ordered! I will be doing a side by side comparison of two of their teas that I haven’t tried yet as soon as my order gets here.

Jlvintagelove
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I got reign it in a little… gah, I want to try so many =P

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Janee here,
Tea lover…actually quite more on the obsessed side.
Nurse. Vintage Kitchen Glass Collector. Wife, a mom & a gram of 4 sweet littles.
Faith. Nature. Music. Baking. Gardening. Mid Century Modern. Love dogs. Love my old farmhouse.

Black and Oolong teas have my heart. I prefer a high quality loose straight tea.
I certainly don’t mind a well done flavored tea or a good tisane especially in the evenings though I am not a fan of artificial flavors, stevia, or yogurt/ chocolate bits added.
I in general don’t care too much for rooibos and honeybush blends… though a couple blends have surprised me in a good way.

How I rate: IMHO all of our ratings are pretty subjective…Keep in mind I am in no way an expert…but I am an enthusiast for sure! I love the experience.

95-100 Bliss, nirvana, a slice of heaven, I need this in my cupboard
90-94 Excellent, hands down would stock up…love in a cup
80-89 Very good- Would probably purchase again without regrets…delicious
70-79 Decent. OK. I would not refuse a cup if offered but I also would not go out and purchase.
60-69 Meh. Definitely would not purchase
59-50 Not for me, I would never purchase
<50 Just say NO. Can not fathom finishing the cup.

My usual teapot steeping (western) method: 30 oz teapot, 3-4 perfect spoons of tea, freshly boiled filtered water, 1-6 minutes depending on the type of tea. Occasional milk or cream but I prefer straight with no sweeteners/additions.

My usual mug steeping method: 16 oz mug, 1-2 perfect spoons of tea, freshly boiled filtered water,1-6 minutes depending on type of tea.

Teaware I use:
I own too much. I like using the Tea Press from DavidsTea when on the go. I often use the Perfect Steeper from Teavana or DT.
I heart my Japanese Iwachu Tetsubin cast iron teapot. It stays warm, it’s beautiful, and it adds to the experience. I have a few english antique teapots I love as well.

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