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VariaTEA drank Rhubarb Rose by Escarpment Kombucha Co.

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I’ve been drinking this all day and am now finishing it off while eating skittles and attempting to watch the new Mulan.

This morning I swore it was a whole lot of rose. This will sound odd but if someone named a kombucha flavor “pink” that’s what I got this morning. Now, paired with skittles, the rhubarb is coming out more and it’s a touch more sour. I’d say this is better than the Cherry but not as good as the Lemon Ginger or Peach Rosemary.

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Courtney
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I love rhubarb in tea! My go-to flavoured is currently Coquelicot Gourmand.

ashmanra
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Courtney: Coquelicot Gourmand was one of the first teas I ever received in a swap and I HAD TO HAVE IT. Ran out years ago and really out to order again. I didn’t remember that it had rhubarb! I had another rhubarb tea recently (not as fancy as Dammann) and it was good, too,

Courtney
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ashmanra It is so tasty! I ordered a ridiculous amount of teas from DF last fall without ever having tried any haha! I just fell in love with the Coquelicot Gourmand — I nearly finished it before I’d even had one cup of all the others! :P

Martin Bednář
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From DF I can vouch for Jardin Bleu :)

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Courtney
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I love rhubarb in tea! My go-to flavoured is currently Coquelicot Gourmand.

ashmanra
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Courtney
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Martin Bednář
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From DF I can vouch for Jardin Bleu :)

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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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