173 Tasting Notes

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I had a couple sips of this hot before I put it in the fridge. So far so good! I can’t wait for this to chill down. Hot, I could taste the tea through the grape flavor, and I really think they compliment each other well. It promises to be a very refreshing brew.
I did the whole sample packet in just above 16oz of water, then went right in for a second steeping. At first sip they taste very similar.

Flavors: Grapes

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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drank Guava Cadabra by DAVIDsTEA
173 tasting notes

While I’ve never had guava, when the hubby and I were looking through teas to order this one stood out to him. He loves iced tea and we figured this would be ideal iced. This batch was a cold brew, and I did leave it in for quite a while. Like I said, I’ve never had guava, but I taste something reminiscent of kiwi, which I really don’t care for. However the hubster loved it which makes it a win.

Preparation
Iced 8 min or more 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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80

It’s borderline crazy how much I am enjoying this blend! There is just something fun about the sweetness and heat in the back of the sip, and the aftertaste. Being a sucker for dessert teas, this one is right up my alley.

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This is a backlog, and a tad hazy since it is from a couple of days ago. I remember it being perfectly satisfying. A bit roasty, plenty chocolately, and a bit of cinnamon! YUM. I’m glad I decided to add this one on at the last minute! lol

Flavors: Chocolate, Cinnamon

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drank Gold Rush by DAVIDsTEA
173 tasting notes

First tea I’ve tried from the “sweet indulgence” sampler set. OMG. This one is going on the wish list for sure. It smells amazing! Creamy coconut with the fruity sweetness, I’m in heaven. The taste is smooth and not too sweet. I just can’t get enough of the scent though! Someone make this into a perfume asap please! If anyone is into perfume and can recommend something to remind me of this, I would love you forever <3

Flavors: Coconut

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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drank Movie Night by DAVIDsTEA
173 tasting notes

Reminiscent of caramel corn. It has a buttery, sweet kind of flavor to it. I didn’t know if I would like this one or not. After I ordered I was like why did I order this one? What if it’s terrible!? omg O.o however, I can now say I’m totally relieved because this was entirely enjoyable. Not something I will reach for constantly, but I’m glad I have it in my stash.

Flavors: Butter

Preparation
2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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drank Organic Cold 911 by DAVIDsTEA
173 tasting notes

holy eucalyptus! This one came in as one of the free samples with my order (my first order with David’s! SO exciting!) I had been agonizing over which tea I wanted to try first, and I’m glad I went with this one.
I just haven’t been feeling quite right the past couple of days. My sleeping pattern is off, and it has been an emotionally overwhelming past couple of days. I’m switching gears from planning on moving out of state for grad school, to now hoping for a campus placement close to home for a different grad school.
So today when I finally made it out of bed, I made myself the sample of this tea making a whole pot in my small teapot before getting to all my paperwork. I do get a bit of orange, and a ton of eucalyptus. I am feeling a bit better, in that I’m still feeling crappy but not quite as much kind of way. Maybe if I try to relax in a bath with some eucalyptus spearmint bubble bath, that might help.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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I wanted something creamy and delicious, but wasn’t in the mood for coffee. This was delicious and really hot the spot for something on the go. YUM!

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I caved and bought more tea today as a little treat to myself. I wasn’t planning on it originally, however, it’s totally justifiable because I received another medical school acceptance! YAY!!! It’s nice to be able to have the pick of my top choices for schools.

As for the tea, apparently this one has been “reformulated/reblended” Ingredients:Apple pieces, cinnamon, coconut chips, beetroot pieces, artificial flavoring. No almonds lol, but I’m guessing a nice dash of almond flavor? I had tried this one way back at the beginning of autumn, and had really been craving it. When I went back in they were all sold out so I had ended up getting the cococaramel sea salt. NO REGRETS! mwuahahaha. This one tastes like a cinnamony apple, and I actually think I might try blending those two to make it more of a caramel apple kind of taste. mmmm

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 7 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
keychange

Wow! congratulations!

Hello.Kiki

Thanks keychange! It’s been a lot of hard work, and more to come, but entirely worth it.

__Morgana__

Congrats!!!!

Hello.Kiki

Thank you Morgana :)

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Had this one last night. This was warm, slightly spiced, and comforting, which, I really needed. I’ve been getting a lot of paperwork together for school and it’s been driving me crazy! I’m so nervous I might miss a document or a deadline D:
Leading up to the wedding I kept on having all these crazy dreams/nightmares about it. Now they’re starting with school. Wooo.

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About Me: newlywed! I studied biomedical sciences and will start up medical school here soon. I love to read, paint, sketch, bake, crochet, knit, and lounge around with my Samoyed (Kenai) and two cats (Callie and Maya.) Fandom nerd and Disney girl.

About me and tea: I think I will always and forever consider myself a tea newbie.

I love learning new things about tea, and continue to branch out and try new tea as much as I can. For the most part my favorites seem to be dessert teas. Sweet tooth anyone? lol. I’d love to hear about other people’s favorites, and where you go for tea! My local choices are pretty limited, i.e. Teavana, so bring on the online shopping ;)

Rating System: I’ll try to stick to it ;P

95-100: Must have! Permanently part of my stash, and will re-stock before I’m out.
85-95: Love it! Wouldn’t hesitate to buy again
75-85: Like it! I’ll enjoy drinking what I have, I might get this again if the craving hits me
55-75: I’ll enjoy drinking what I have, but probably won’t get this again
35-55: Hmm, Not bad, not great. I guess I’ll finish this cup… might try another depending
1-35: eee… I’ll be dumping this cup.

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