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drank Carrot Cupcake by DAVIDsTEA
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Nope. noppity nope, nope. This is not for me. Cloying licorice root and spiced carrot. I wanted to like this but it is just not for me.
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Fjellrev
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Does the carrot actually taste like good carrot or does it have that cellar note?

Colleen
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Licorice root? Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! I was so looking forward to this tea but I hate licorice.

Kristal
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Ok maybe I won’t buy this one then :| Thanks for the heads up!

VariaTEA
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Fjellrev, it actually tasted like carrot which was the one nice part of this but it didn’t help at all in light of all the other badness in here.

Fjellrev
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That is so unfortunate.

Kristal
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I actually did decide to purchase this tea and I really liked it! Review will be up in just a min. Different strokes for different folks I suppose ;)

VariaTEA
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I’m glad you liked it! I always get worried when I say I hated something for this reason because I don’t want others to miss out. I really can’t stand the aftertaste of sweetners whereas some people don’t taste them so I feel like teas like this are more enjoyable to other people.

Kristal
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This tea was just on the cusp of being too sweet (I made it as a latte with 4 perfect spoonfuls) so I may exchange 1 perfect spoonful with a different tea. Otherwise I really liked it :)

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Fjellrev
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Does the carrot actually taste like good carrot or does it have that cellar note?

Colleen
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Licorice root? Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! I was so looking forward to this tea but I hate licorice.

Kristal
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Ok maybe I won’t buy this one then :| Thanks for the heads up!

VariaTEA
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Fjellrev, it actually tasted like carrot which was the one nice part of this but it didn’t help at all in light of all the other badness in here.

Fjellrev
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That is so unfortunate.

Kristal
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I actually did decide to purchase this tea and I really liked it! Review will be up in just a min. Different strokes for different folks I suppose ;)

VariaTEA
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I’m glad you liked it! I always get worried when I say I hated something for this reason because I don’t want others to miss out. I really can’t stand the aftertaste of sweetners whereas some people don’t taste them so I feel like teas like this are more enjoyable to other people.

Kristal
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This tea was just on the cusp of being too sweet (I made it as a latte with 4 perfect spoonfuls) so I may exchange 1 perfect spoonful with a different tea. Otherwise I really liked it :)

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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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