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VariaTEA drank Sweet Potato Pie by DAVIDsTEA

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People LOVE this tea. Like really love it. On here. On Facebook. Sometimes that scares me because sometimes when there is so much love, it could just be people giving into the hype. Or sometimes the tea is really that good. Honestly, the love for this blend and how quickly it spreads reminds me of when Steepster was in its prime and through word of mouth and sharing samples we all fell in love with Nina’s Japon by Nina’s Paris. Well, this tea was shared with me by Roswell Strange who shared quite a bit because she truly believed I too would love this tea!

I am happy to report that Roswell Strange was right and I am really enjoying this tea as a latte. This is the right amount of sweet and the right amount of sweet potato. It’s got a lovely touch of cinnamon. I have never had sweet potato pie but I have had sweet potato and I think I can imagine the pie portion and based on what I am imagining, this is pretty spot on. It’s creamy and delicious. Thank you Roswell Strange for sharing!! This is a real treat and surprisingly lives up to the hype…at least on first tasting when I am excited about something new

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Dustin
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I miss Steepster’s prime days. :/

VariaTEA
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I do as well.

Sil
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Ooooh.now I’m excited lol

VariaTEA
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I hope you enjoy it like I did!

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Dustin
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I miss Steepster’s prime days. :/

VariaTEA
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I do as well.

Sil
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Ooooh.now I’m excited lol

VariaTEA
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I hope you enjoy it like I did!

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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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