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Arby drank Caramel Truffle by Teavana

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Ehh, the name makes it sound a lot better than it really is. It tastes like artificial chocolate flavouring, carob, cinnamon, and apple. A little bit acidic/fruity (hibiscus?) No caramel? No cream? What kind of caramel truffle isn’t creamy? There is a bit of earthiness from the carob and beet root (which also turns it bright pink!). There is also some soapy coconut, but just makes this blend too sweet without really adding anything.

I got 50g of this tea free, so I really can’t complain, but I didn’t enjoy it. Only two cups left until it’s gone, though. I don’t think this blend is good enough to buy more of.

Flavors: Apple, Artificial, Carrot, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Coconut, Earth, Mineral, Soap, Spices, Sweet, Taro Root

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 45 sec 1 tsp 17 OZ / 500 ML

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I am a biochem major hoping for a career in research genetics and evolutionary biology. I love science fiction and spend too much of my time reading comic books. I’m a passionate keeper of spiders, cacti, and exotic plants. I eat a vegan, plant-based diet for moral and environmental reasons (I mention this only because it is relevant to which flavoured teas I drink).

I drink mostly flavoured and low caffeine teas/tisanes, but I will try anything twice. As far as pure teas go, I gravitate towards whites, yellows, and jade oolongs. I’m always open for trades and sample sales/exchanges. Message me any time :)

My cupboard is mostly up to date. For a more comprehensive list, see my stash spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-HjWKR3um-xEnj6HC9vMvKXOAyj_bpW5u_2ixEC20-k/edit?usp=sharing
Most of these are only tiny samples/I can’t always spare any, but feel free to ask.

Favourite flavours/ingredients:
Rum/alcohol, clove, cardamom, rosemary, pine, sage, moss/Earthy, lychee, floral, creamy, malt, hay, rice/grain, toasty, desserty, cocoa/chocolate, decaf or no caffeine, very unusual flavours

Favourite tea types
Decaf teas (any variety)/no caf tisanes like honeybush and rooibos, yellow, jade oolong, white, Darjeeling blacks

Least favourite flavours/ingredients:
Acidic/sour/tart, melon, grapefruit, bitter, astringent, smokey, sickly sweet (too much chicory, cinnamon, or licorice root), yerba mate, tumeric mushroom/fungus,

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Animal products: [confectioners glaze, , marshmallows, , natural flavour, white choc chips, caramel bits, etc]
St. John’s wort (herb)