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drank La Naissance by Fauchon
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This is my first Fauchon tea!! And after one sip, I know this won’t be the last.

Thank you Cavocorax for letting me try yet another company and a delicious tea. Sipping on this is like indulging in a piece of almond cake. It is sweet and oh so nutty. Plus it smells AMAZING! Although, tbh, I could do without so much floral. It is like sitting at a dessert table and adding a bit of the centerpiece to the dish – unnecessary and frankly, a little weird. But in the end, the almond cake flavors do win out so the cup is a pleasant little treat.

In future, I would probably reach for S&V’s Almond Sugar Cookie to get my almond baked good fix but that won’t stop me from happily drinking up each and every last drop of this cup. Thanks again, Cavo!!
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205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
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Fjellrev
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Oh man, this is way better than Almond Sugar Cookie. Let’s hope Winners will bring Fauchon back soon!

MissB
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Oh gosh, have I yet to send you any Fauchon? This is so my bad!

VariaTEA
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Haha. MissB, you don’t need to introduce me to ALL the teas (though I think you are trying to do so). You have shared so much with me as it is and I am not short of Fauchon teas thanks to the generosity of others on steepster. Do not worry, I am not deprived in any way :P

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Fjellrev
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Oh man, this is way better than Almond Sugar Cookie. Let’s hope Winners will bring Fauchon back soon!

MissB
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Oh gosh, have I yet to send you any Fauchon? This is so my bad!

VariaTEA
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Haha. MissB, you don’t need to introduce me to ALL the teas (though I think you are trying to do so). You have shared so much with me as it is and I am not short of Fauchon teas thanks to the generosity of others on steepster. Do not worry, I am not deprived in any way :P

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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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