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drank Cacao Tea by Herbal Infusions
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I have come to realize that this tea was delicious the first time I had it but it is a tea I really need to crave in order to enjoy. I find each time I reach for it, or any of the other cacao teas, I am not super excited for it and so I really don’t enjoy the cup. Today I am actually debating about dumping this cup. However that could be due to underleafing which is making this taste like very weak and not very pleasant chocolate water. I know this is a good cup of tea because I LOVED it the first time I had it.

Now I am worried if this is another Forever Nuts situation where I loved the cup and then completely lost interest. I hope not but I am sure someone will take it off my hands if it is. I am not quite ready to let it go just yet though as I suppose it is good to keep around for the odd times I do get those chocolate cravings.
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Roswell Strange
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The Indigo Book store in my city has this one, the mint version, and the vanilla version listed as teas stocked in store (as well as a few Harney teas), but I haven’t had a chance to go in person to check it out. I’d heard of book stores stocking Harney’s but never herbal infusions so I thought that was kind of neat.

VariaTEA
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I saw it on their website and if I remember correctly, the price is ridiculous compared to the prices on herbal infusions website.

Roswell Strange
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Quite possible :P Does is balance out with what shipping would be, though?

VariaTEA
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Indigo charges $16 for a 1.5 oz tin (just over 40 g. Herbal Infusions sells 50 g for $7.50 + $5 flat shipping so even with shipping, they are still cheaper. I tried to see how much herbal infusions charges for the tin but they are sold out in all the flavors so I can’t find the price.

TeaLady441
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I wonder if it would be best as a latte? It smells delicous, but tastes a little thin.

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Roswell Strange
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The Indigo Book store in my city has this one, the mint version, and the vanilla version listed as teas stocked in store (as well as a few Harney teas), but I haven’t had a chance to go in person to check it out. I’d heard of book stores stocking Harney’s but never herbal infusions so I thought that was kind of neat.

VariaTEA
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I saw it on their website and if I remember correctly, the price is ridiculous compared to the prices on herbal infusions website.

Roswell Strange
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Quite possible :P Does is balance out with what shipping would be, though?

VariaTEA
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Indigo charges $16 for a 1.5 oz tin (just over 40 g. Herbal Infusions sells 50 g for $7.50 + $5 flat shipping so even with shipping, they are still cheaper. I tried to see how much herbal infusions charges for the tin but they are sold out in all the flavors so I can’t find the price.

TeaLady441
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I wonder if it would be best as a latte? It smells delicous, but tastes a little thin.

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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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