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VariaTEA drank Banana Pudding Black Tea by 52teas

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52 Teas 12 Teas of Christmas – Day 4

When I was scratching off this label, I saw “Banana P” and was disappointed. I thought it was going to be Banana Pancakes and while that tea is not bad, I am a bit over the pancake tea thing right now. I kept scratching though and when I revealed what this actually was, I was so excited! Banana Pudding is one of my favorites from 52 Teas so I was really happy it made it into the box.

Drinking it, I was so happy it was just as good as I remembered. Awesome banana flavor but with a lot of creamy coconut as well to sell the idea of pudding. And the black tea comes through as well. It gives everything a little bit of depth and a much fuller mouthfeel. It is a great tea and I am glad to have it back in my stash!

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hmm, maybe I should be drinking my stash of Frank’s blends when I see the reblends! (Somehow Frank’s blend is still good.)

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hmm, maybe I should be drinking my stash of Frank’s blends when I see the reblends! (Somehow Frank’s blend is still good.)

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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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