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drank Scorpio by Nina's Paris
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I really didn’t like Nina’s rooibos at first as it was very pungent and thus distracted me from other flavors but now it has grown on me and I find myself craving it again and again. This is a tasty mix of peach and apricot with an amazing hint of cream. Delicious.
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Cheri
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I like when a tea grows on me. I have one that I was like “eeewww, this is too too something” when I had my first cup. But then I ran out of caffeine free teas, and it was the only one in my cupboard so I had some more of it. And I decided it wasn’t so bad. And then I decided I liked it. And then I decided I liked it quite a bit (Although that could have been the codeine cough syrup talking by that point.)

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Haha. I ended up stressing about my lack of caffeine free options and so when I was at Nina’s recently I remembered that I didn’t mind their rooibos teas despite them not being my favorite and so I picked up a bunch. Then as I was drinking them I realized I actually did like them a fair bit.

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Cheri
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I like when a tea grows on me. I have one that I was like “eeewww, this is too too something” when I had my first cup. But then I ran out of caffeine free teas, and it was the only one in my cupboard so I had some more of it. And I decided it wasn’t so bad. And then I decided I liked it. And then I decided I liked it quite a bit (Although that could have been the codeine cough syrup talking by that point.)

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Haha. I ended up stressing about my lack of caffeine free options and so when I was at Nina’s recently I remembered that I didn’t mind their rooibos teas despite them not being my favorite and so I picked up a bunch. Then as I was drinking them I realized I actually did like them a fair bit.

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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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