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drank Three Friends (Orange, Marshmallow, Chocolate) by Butiki Teas
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It’s been a while eh?

Thanks are owed to Stacy who sent me this sample with my most recent Butiki order. I love how each sample brews one cup—there’s no fussing about with measurements and such, which is a relief for sure. I was eager to try this one, not only because of the rave reviews, but also because I’ve tried (and loved) sil’s two-friended version of this tea, and wanted to see how the two compared.

I have to say that I think I prefer sil’s blend with PTA as the base and no marshmallow. I actually couldn’t distinctly identify the marshmallow in this blend, but I also felt that depending on what temperature the water was, the flavours felt a bit overwhelmed by the base, which I didn’t find to be the case with the other blend. The other blend seemed to be a bit more “in your face” Terry’s chocolate orange, whereas this one seemed to be a bit more subtle. Still quite tasty, but if anyone wants to put together a mass request for the other blend, I’d be up for it (or down with it? ha) anytime.

Thanks again, Stacy!

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Suziqzer
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I loved this one.. Thanks to MissB’s sharing, it will be on my order when I finally place one with Butiki. I wouldn’t be opposed to trying the other version as well.. although I loved the idea of creaminess w/marshmallow I’m beginning to enjoy orange in tea and a little more wouldn’t bother me :)

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Interesting! I will have to try the 2 version some time :)

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Suziqzer
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I loved this one.. Thanks to MissB’s sharing, it will be on my order when I finally place one with Butiki. I wouldn’t be opposed to trying the other version as well.. although I loved the idea of creaminess w/marshmallow I’m beginning to enjoy orange in tea and a little more wouldn’t bother me :)

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Interesting! I will have to try the 2 version some time :)

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