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VariaTEA drank Raspberry Licky Legs by T2

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Thank you for sharing Cameron B! Apparently, I did not look closely when I asked for a sample of this because if I had I would have realized the “licky” means licorice which is not an ingredient/flavor I enjoy in tea. However, I don’t usually enjoy the flavor at all and yet there is a Raspberry Anise jam from Kitten and the Bear that I love despite thinking I would hate it so I suppose this tea could surprise me too…

Well, it is not terrible. I was expecting the worst and I was pleasantly surprised that I did not hate it. With that said, it is not my favorite either. Not because of licorice, as that is not overwhelming here, but rather it is because of the chamomile. I could see this tea being soothing for those who are into these flavors but I am not the target audience. Still fun to try!

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Kittenna
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I don’t think I would have picked up on Licky = licorice either. Before I read your note, I was going to comment that it made me think of grasshopper legs (idk), which didn’t sound appealing either.

Mastress Alita
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I love licorice root! But I am one of those people that doesn’t care for chamomile if it is a dominant flavor note.

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Kittenna
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Mastress Alita
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I love licorice root! But I am one of those people that doesn’t care for chamomile if it is a dominant flavor note.

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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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