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drank Cinnamon Bun (Formerly Monkey Bread) by Della Terra Teas
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Roswell Strange sent some of this my way and I am glad I got to try it. Personally, this is not something I think I would want to buy again. I think it smells great and it tastes fine but there are just so many other cinnamon-y teas out there that I prefer. I will definitely enjoy the rest of the sample I have but I don’t think I will miss it too much while its gone.
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Roswell Strange
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I’m sorry this wasn’t as much to your taste. Hopefully tea number three will be a winner despite its tendency to be a little oily (again part of why I’m recommending it as a latte).

VariaTEA
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I will probably try that next. And no need to be sorry. I didn’t think this tea was not enjoyable, I just think it is similar to a couple of other teas I have (i.e. DAVIDs Sugar and Spice) that I prefer. I do really appreciate the sample though.

Roswell Strange
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I’ve never tried Sugar and Spice, but I’ve noted in the past that I imagine it would taste quite like this without the icing part in this blend. To me, Monkey Bread tastes more like Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting than Cinnamon Buns (what it was recently renamed). So I can see how they’d be similar.

VariaTEA
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Well if you ever want to try Sugar and Spice I recently picked up 250 g in addition to the 100 g I already had so I can probably spare a sample for you.

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Roswell Strange
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I’m sorry this wasn’t as much to your taste. Hopefully tea number three will be a winner despite its tendency to be a little oily (again part of why I’m recommending it as a latte).

VariaTEA
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I will probably try that next. And no need to be sorry. I didn’t think this tea was not enjoyable, I just think it is similar to a couple of other teas I have (i.e. DAVIDs Sugar and Spice) that I prefer. I do really appreciate the sample though.

Roswell Strange
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I’ve never tried Sugar and Spice, but I’ve noted in the past that I imagine it would taste quite like this without the icing part in this blend. To me, Monkey Bread tastes more like Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting than Cinnamon Buns (what it was recently renamed). So I can see how they’d be similar.

VariaTEA
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Well if you ever want to try Sugar and Spice I recently picked up 250 g in addition to the 100 g I already had so I can probably spare a sample for 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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