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This came as a free sample with my most recent order…and let me tell you, ordering online at Teavana is so much easier than entering the gauntlet in the mall.

Hadn’t tried this before, but loved it the moment I ripped open the package. It smells “happy,” – like Sunny D (orange, citrus-y bliss). I’m trying to cut down on caffeine during the afternoon, so this low-caffeine treat fit the bill. I notice that they add the rock sugar to the samples. I like that you can put the sugar in with the tea in the tea-sac bag so it blends more properly. There is a minty flavor on the edge of the aftertaste. Very pleasant, mint & citrus.

I’m drinking this hot, but I bet it’s even more amazing iced. Love the slight fruity flavor too… mango and pineapple. A tropical slice of heaven.

This is an interesting blend for me. Hot? Didn’t care for it at all, not even with a bit of sweetener to balance the lemon tartness. Cooled down (because I let it sit out while I attended a meeting)? Delicious! I taste ginger-y lemonade, with just a smidge of hibiscus. (I see you fellow Hibiscus Haters cringing, but it’s honestly not bad.)

I think I just need more time with this, to develop a deeper appreciation for the lemonade twist. Work with me, Jinjaa. I’m not giving up just yet!

I am speechless. This tea is beyond amazing! I’m not super surprised; I love both Blueberry Bliss and Strawberry Lemonade, so of course I’d like the blend. I was worried it would be too tart, so I did add some Sun Crystals and I think that does the trick! The tartness is balanced by the sweetness, I think. (Of course I’m addicted to sugar…so I may be slightly biased.)

I’m going to resteep the leaves, which is what I’d do with the strawberry lemonade… And I bet this tastes just as kick-ass iced. I’ll have to try that at home. In fact I’m bringing this home from work to enjoy in the comfort of my own home…and away from any coworkers who may want to share. ;)

If you know me well, you know about my love affair with chais – and this one is getting filed under “Best Oolong Variety.” I love the medley of spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom…and I swear allspice, although I checked and it’s not listed as an ingredient. No matter.

As with most chais, I believe sweetener enhances the spicy flavorings, so I added a Sun Crystals packet. I know many drink chais with milk, but I don’t enjoy milk with anything as I’m allergic to an enzyme in it. I do enjoy a chai latte with soy milk every once in a while, but I really think this would be better off with little added to it.

This oolong hits the spot! Yums!

I’m out of my Teavana Chai blend, so I’m waiting (im)patiently for my order. This is a great alternative – I love the spices and mixed with a sweetener (Sun Crystals) does wonders for the flavors as well. I don’t add milk to my chai; I’m allergic to some enzymes in dairy, plus I like it better that way.

Please see other notes. This is another fave!

I love, love, love this one! I haven’t had it in a while – didn’t want to run right through the tin – but opted for it this morning. So glad I did. The strawberry flavor tastes real (not like an additive, or artificial flavor) and is real strong.

Please see other notes – this is one of my faves. :)

First off, I have the bagged variety, and I know there is a difference.

Secondly, this isn’t too bad. I taste a nice medley of ginger and peppermint…but it makes me think of pine & evergreen… Maybe it’s just the power of suggestion with “Christmas.”

Overall, this is a nice cuppa – something I would choose over, say, plain black teas, but not one I would go out of my way to buy.

NOTE: I also steeped this for the length of the cup, which I tend to do with bagged varieties; there’s a stronger flavor and essence when I do that.

Just using up the rest of this… so I can buy more…

Please see other notes. This is a cupboard staple! :)

Love this one. Reminds me of California (my hometown is San Diego, and once I become a famous writer, me and the hubby are buying two one-way tickets there). Fresh apricots and a bit of spice for the chai.

Sigh. I always miss home around the holidays. Decorating a palm trees, spraying fake snow on the windows…

Backlogging –
OK not my fave of the holiday seasonings but I do enjoy at least one cup of this a year. I love the cinnamon and nutmeg undertones. Mom had one so I tried it out. Not my fave, but not bad either. I steeped for the length of the cup, as I tend to do with CS teas.

Mom doesn’t have Sugar Plum Spice… stocking stuffer idea! :)