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drank Master Zhang's Genmaicha by Verdant Tea (Special)
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I managed to burn the INSIDE of my nose today. I opened the lid of my roommates soup to smell it and forgot about steam and how hot it could be and ended up inhaling really hot steam. So I feel dumb but at least I have this tasty cup to take my mind off that.

It is an interesting tea because it is very different from most of my others. This has a herb flavor but it is not a herbal tea. And that works really well with the toasted rice of genmaicha. I am glad I got to try this but it probably won’t be a restock – not because it is not good but rather my tea preferences almost always gear towards sweet and I don’t think this would really be appreciated. Nonetheless, thank you Cavocorax for sharing it with me. I enjoyed it while it lasted.
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__Morgana__
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Ouch! Hope it’s feeling better.

VariaTEA
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Thank you. It was painful at first but I put some polysporin on it and it is really not that bad anymore.

TeaLady441
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Ooh, that sounds rough!
And I’m happy you enjoyed this more than I would have! When you askd about it, I decided to give it all to you since you like genmaicha so much more than I.

VariaTEA
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I think my genmaicha love is not so much a love of genmaicha but rather a love of Nina’s Japon. Don’t get me wrong, I find genmaichas tasty but I think my obsession in large part is due to my love of Japon.

TeaLady441
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Having had it, I can totally see that. But I figured you were more of a fan, overall, than me. :P

VariaTEA
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Well thank you for sharing. I did enjoy this one but I just don’t crave savory often enough to justify ordering this.

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__Morgana__
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Ouch! Hope it’s feeling better.

VariaTEA
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Thank you. It was painful at first but I put some polysporin on it and it is really not that bad anymore.

TeaLady441
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Ooh, that sounds rough!
And I’m happy you enjoyed this more than I would have! When you askd about it, I decided to give it all to you since you like genmaicha so much more than I.

VariaTEA
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I think my genmaicha love is not so much a love of genmaicha but rather a love of Nina’s Japon. Don’t get me wrong, I find genmaichas tasty but I think my obsession in large part is due to my love of Japon.

TeaLady441
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Having had it, I can totally see that. But I figured you were more of a fan, overall, than me. :P

VariaTEA
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Well thank you for sharing. I did enjoy this one but I just don’t crave savory often enough to justify ordering this.

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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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