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VariaTEA drank Tower of London by Harney & Sons

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Sipdown!! (212 – as fast as this went in, it went out)

Canada Post has tricked me today. Early in the afternoon a truck drove by but no delivery. Then I heard the postman at my door and when I opened it, he did not have my kettle which says it is out for delivery. He did, however, have a very generous sample from Josie Jade. So much for being under 200 but the teas all sound awesome and at least she sent me manageable sample sizes.

This was one of the new teas, and it is one I have been interested in trying for a while. Unfortunately it is not the flavorful cup I was expecting. To me, any fruity flavors that are supposed to be present are drowned out by bergamot. Thank you Josie Jade but this tea fell short of my expectations. I am glad I got a chance to try it though.

And, of course, bergamot is not a flavor option.

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Courtney
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Haha, of course.

Roswell Strange
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I’m no longer under 200 either :(

VariaTEA
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Haha. It wasn’t meant to be for us. Not now at least.

Sil
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it’ll go quick! I vote you aim for 175 for the end of February :) 150 is too big a jump haha

VariaTEA
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Haha. 175 is probably more reasonable but go big or go home :P. Also, a lot are sample sizes so it should not be too hard to make a dent.

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Courtney
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Haha, of course.

Roswell Strange
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I’m no longer under 200 either :(

VariaTEA
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Haha. It wasn’t meant to be for us. Not now at least.

Sil
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it’ll go quick! I vote you aim for 175 for the end of February :) 150 is too big a jump haha

VariaTEA
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Haha. 175 is probably more reasonable but go big or go home :P. Also, a lot are sample sizes so it should not be too hard to make a dent.

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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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Waterdown, Ontario

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