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VariaTEA drank Mermaid's Blend by My Beauty Tea

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So I got in from Florida last night and today I spent my day at Bridal shows. First I had to walk the Canadian Bridal Show which lacked cake samples (the reason I agreed to go with my sister) but was rich in horrid wedding dresses (https://instagram.com/p/BAVDn5OPJewSMAhYNV9YsljZIWWNtNZ6M3Zepc0/). Then, she made me go to ANOTHER show but this one was a soft open type deal that only had industry professionals tonight and tomorrow it is open to the public. Consequently, in addition to all the tasty offerings from the food vendors there, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were passed around. We also got swag bags and inside my sister found this tea.

I don’t know what’s in it other than knowing it’s a fruit blend with orange peel, candied pineapple, hibiscus, and I am guessing coconut from the smell. There is other stuff in the blend as well though I am not sure what it is. Nonetheless, this smells amazingly like a piña colada and at first taste it tastes identical to the smell (a rare find). However, as I continue drinking, the taste builds up on my tongue and can get a bit sweet and monotone. If I take a break, after the initial sweetness, a bit of the hibby tartness comes through. It’s actually quite nice and the company gave a decent sample size do the other 2 tsps are cold brewing for the morning.

Now back to Lip Sync battle videos on YouTube…

Flavors: Coconut, Hibiscus, Pineapple, Tropical

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205 °F / 96 °C 6 min, 15 sec

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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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