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drank Oh Canada! by DAVIDsTEA
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I am just getting ready to go to sleep and I remembered I made this in my timolino. It smells like maple but it is definitely weak in the flavor department. I definitely taste the rooibos and there is the slightest hint of maple – it is similar to Birthday Cake though in the sense that the scent far surpasses the actual flavor. I keep this around as a nighttime tea but I am hoping to find a better rooibos in the future.
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Courtney
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Have you tried Lime or Lemon Chiffon from Della Terra? They’re the rooibos I keep around :)

VariaTEA
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You are actually the second person to suggest those. I have never tried them. They caught my eye as soon as I was on the Della Terra website and so I decided to make up a few sampler boxes but next thing I knew I made so many sampler boxes, the total was more than my student budget could afford right now and so I closed the website. Luckily I believe I am receiving some Lime Chiffon in a swap from Dexter3657 so hopefully I will be writing a tasting note about it soon.

Courtney
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I just ran out, but I immediately ordered more for my cupboard. I don’t crave rooibos very often, but they’re excellent to have around when I do. I prefer the lime and my other half prefers the lemon haha! I hope you enjoy the lime :)

Dexter
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Yes there is Lime chiffon on it’s way to you. :)))

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Courtney
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Have you tried Lime or Lemon Chiffon from Della Terra? They’re the rooibos I keep around :)

VariaTEA
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You are actually the second person to suggest those. I have never tried them. They caught my eye as soon as I was on the Della Terra website and so I decided to make up a few sampler boxes but next thing I knew I made so many sampler boxes, the total was more than my student budget could afford right now and so I closed the website. Luckily I believe I am receiving some Lime Chiffon in a swap from Dexter3657 so hopefully I will be writing a tasting note about it soon.

Courtney
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I just ran out, but I immediately ordered more for my cupboard. I don’t crave rooibos very often, but they’re excellent to have around when I do. I prefer the lime and my other half prefers the lemon haha! I hope you enjoy the lime :)

Dexter
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Yes there is Lime chiffon on it’s way to you. :)))

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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