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drank Youthberry by Teavana
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Cold. Sick. Tired. On my way to class, and in need of caffeine then sleep. White tea is perfect for these moments. And something fruity was even more needed. So I checked out the ingredients, and decided I need it to stay alert and to bay the mucus dripping down my throat. I was wise in that decision.

But was it a good tea? Well, it’s good as an herbal, but something left desirable as a white tea. All of the fruity ingredients came through sweetly and naturally with the white as the clear back drop. I wanted more white. Yet I needed the caffeine more than the white, and the sleep.

I’m iffy with Teavana and Starbucks. There are a few drinks I really enjoy, but everything else is mediocre or vastly over priced for the quality. I can say that this is a better option than their coffee and fairly enjoyable, but not something I’d drink constantly. Suits my needs though. I’m on a Oolong and White fix anyway. Black tea, though one of my favorites, has been too much for me to handle in the copious amounts I imbibe. So my cravings shift for something more…delicate.
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keychange
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I hope you feel better soon.

Kristal
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“…There are a few drinks I really enjoy, but everything else is mediocre or vastly over priced for the quality”. Absolutely agree. I always tell my husband that even though I buy pretty expensive loose leaf tea, because I make it at home and almost always reuse the bags It’s still approx. 1/4- 1/3 of the price of buying a $2 coffee (never mind Starbucks prices!). For a short time after high school I used to work at a hair salon cleaning up and some of the girls would buy a Starbucks drink everyday. That’s just throwing money down the toilet in my opinion.

Daylon R Thomas
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Thank you keychange, and that’s why I get looseleaf too Kristal.

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keychange
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I hope you feel better soon.

Kristal
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“…There are a few drinks I really enjoy, but everything else is mediocre or vastly over priced for the quality”. Absolutely agree. I always tell my husband that even though I buy pretty expensive loose leaf tea, because I make it at home and almost always reuse the bags It’s still approx. 1/4- 1/3 of the price of buying a $2 coffee (never mind Starbucks prices!). For a short time after high school I used to work at a hair salon cleaning up and some of the girls would buy a Starbucks drink everyday. That’s just throwing money down the toilet in my opinion.

Daylon R Thomas
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Thank you keychange, and that’s why I get looseleaf too Kristal.

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.

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