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VariaTEA drank Chocolate Orange Cannoli by 52teas

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Everyone loves this one and while it is good, something about it is less than I expected. I think with Butiki gone, the NecessiTeas take on this flavor profile is my favorite replacement. This one is good but perhaps it was the hype that had me expecting more.

I got chocolate. That is present in boatloads. Chocolate and black tea. Nothing really says cannoli to me. More than the cannoli being absent though, what is really missing for me is the orange. It is present, but sort of an afterthought compared to other chocolate orange teas I have tried in the past. Perhaps it was just the combination of the ingredients that made it into my infuser so I will need to revisit it another time.

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Fjellrev
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Crazy! I just sat down with a cup of this too. I love chocolate orange so thanks for the NecessiTeas tip. Weird how almost everything is sold out on their site right now though.

Sil
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i adore the necessiteas one. this is a close second. Necessiteas is always sold out except for the 5 seconds they restock. it’s annoying

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Fjellrev
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Crazy! I just sat down with a cup of this too. I love chocolate orange so thanks for the NecessiTeas tip. Weird how almost everything is sold out on their site right now though.

Sil
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i adore the necessiteas one. this is a close second. Necessiteas is always sold out except for the 5 seconds they restock. it’s annoying

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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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