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drank Parker’s Caramel Apple Chai by Cuppa Geek
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Advent Day 13, From the Depths of the Grab Bag. We’re a few days behind because nighttime has been rough for me lately.

“It smells like old lady.”

<You’re an old lady.>

“Hey you, you watch your mouth!”…

“In the cup it smells like pumpkin pie. Mhm… frown I can’t keep my eyes open when I think of it. It tastes like shit. Maybe a little vanilla in there, but that clove tastes like you’re dragging your tongue through a field of cloves, dry. It tastes dry. I would not have this again making faces and sad laughs It’s not my favorite, definitely not my favorite. I say it’s a 2. I think that somebody who likes that flavor profile would enjoy this tea, especially if they added whipped cream to it. I don’t recommend it unless you’re a real big clove drinker. Maybe apple. cackles That all I have to say now, for sure. Maybe it’s cranberry. cackles But that’s it, no more.” …

“Oh, I can see how it’s Caramel Apple Chai. But the cloves!”
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Cameron B.
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“It tastes like shit” – OMG I died…

derk
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Kiki says, “I can make special appearances throughout the year if you need me to. For comedic relief. We should’ve been doing this all year, during this COVID.”

Cameron B.
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I fully agree, we all need more Kiki in our lives! ❤

Courtney
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Yes, please make special appearances. These notes make my day!

Lexie Aleah
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We do for sure she needs to become a Steepster xD

derk
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She will remain a Steepster at Heart and I will remain her Bullhorn of Truth. Internet ain’t her thang.

Martin Bednář
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Oh well. That’s not a tea for her apparently.

derk
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Nope. I had no idea of her distaste for clove until this month. She did sip it knowing there were cloves in it because she still wants to be open to change.

Leafhopper
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Yes! We need Kiki to keep doing special appearances! I always look forward to her reviews and am never disappointed.

tea-sipper
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hahaha. YES 2020 definitely needed more Kiki. :D

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Cameron B.
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“It tastes like shit” – OMG I died…

derk
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Kiki says, “I can make special appearances throughout the year if you need me to. For comedic relief. We should’ve been doing this all year, during this COVID.”

Cameron B.
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I fully agree, we all need more Kiki in our lives! ❤

Courtney
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Yes, please make special appearances. These notes make my day!

Lexie Aleah
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We do for sure she needs to become a Steepster xD

derk
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She will remain a Steepster at Heart and I will remain her Bullhorn of Truth. Internet ain’t her thang.

Martin Bednář
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Oh well. That’s not a tea for her apparently.

derk
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Nope. I had no idea of her distaste for clove until this month. She did sip it knowing there were cloves in it because she still wants to be open to change.

Leafhopper
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Yes! We need Kiki to keep doing special appearances! I always look forward to her reviews and am never disappointed.

tea-sipper
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hahaha. YES 2020 definitely needed more Kiki. :D

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

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