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drank Pure Focus by Dollar Tea Club
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Sipdown (302)…not actually though since I decided to pass on the rest of this sample rather than drink it.

Tomorrow is my last exam and I have slacked on studying because its a topic I am comfortable with. However, I am trying to get in some last ditch studying today and pulled this tea out to help me push through.

Alas, this flavor profile is 100% not for me. Rosemary and mate are both not necessarily on my list of flavors I enjoy. Then apple and hibiscus add some fruity quality but nothing tasty or bold enough to keep my attention. It’s not bad but it’s also not for me which is why the rest is being passed on. It’s a bit like medicine in the rainforest tbh.
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Martin Bednář
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Yay for exams!
Well, here we still have no idea how exams will look like. If exams will be in 5 person groups, or they let all of us?
Minister of Education don’t know, rector don’t know and teachers… obvioulsly don’t know either.

We, students? You will get everyting just in time you can prepare enough. We are now banned to entry all University premises…

VariaTEA
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I know how stressful it is when you don’t know what is happening. Thankfully our school went pass/fail so we still need to do the work but they understand it may not be the priority it usually is. I am mostly just looking forward to it being over at this point. I hope you find out soon what’s happening with your exams.

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Martin Bednář
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Yay for exams!
Well, here we still have no idea how exams will look like. If exams will be in 5 person groups, or they let all of us?
Minister of Education don’t know, rector don’t know and teachers… obvioulsly don’t know either.

We, students? You will get everyting just in time you can prepare enough. We are now banned to entry all University premises…

VariaTEA
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I know how stressful it is when you don’t know what is happening. Thankfully our school went pass/fail so we still need to do the work but they understand it may not be the priority it usually is. I am mostly just looking forward to it being over at this point. I hope you find out soon what’s happening with your exams.

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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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