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Not loving this one as much tonight for some reason. It’s like strawberry candy, but not in a good way. Hard to describe.

Flavors: Candy, Strawberry

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drank Two Seasons by teakruthi
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I’ve been loving my teakruthi teas lately, not wanting to drink much else besides Two Seasons and Lemon Kandy. I just placed an order so I have several samples to try, but I keep going back to these two.

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drank Two Seasons by teakruthi
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Goodness, this is certainly bold. It reminds me of PG Tips. Malty, full-bodied, strong. Takes approximately three days for my kidneys to process and recover.

Flavors: Malt

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drank Chocolate by Harney & Sons
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This has never been a favorite of mine. It tastes too bland, barely chocolatey at all. So today I used a recipe from Goddess Ghee that includes their Lunar Cacao.

1 Tbsp Lunar Cacao
ghee, cacao powder, honey, shatavari root, maca root, lavender, cayenne, and cinnamon
1 splash rose water
6oz hot water
blend til frothy

In place of the six ounces hot water, I used six ounces of this brewed chocolate tea. I also added some extra honey and cream because the ghee is a bit bitter and not very sweet on its own (plus, why not?).

I honestly can’t say the tea improved with the additions. Just not sure what to do with it at this point. I still have a nearly full tin of teabags left.

Link to recipe here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ3WJTlhPBy/

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more 6 OZ / 177 ML
Mastress Alita

Sometimes when I want to use up a tea I’m not crazy about, I make a cold brew pitcher, then use that as the liquid in smoothies.

Shae

Oh that’s such a great idea! I have actually been making smoothies this past week, so I’ll try that. I bet the chocolate would go great with cherry or strawberry. Thank you!

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drank Decaf Earl Grey by Stash Tea
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Still can’t get enough of The Earl. Stash doesn’t quite compare to Twinings though. It’s harsher, not nearly as smooth. Just drinking it to drink it at this point.

Flavors: Bergamot

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drank Earl Grey Decaf by Twinings
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Craving Earl Grey tonight and Twinings is admittedly one of my favorites. I can tell a difference between the decaf and caffeinated versions, but it’s not so much that I would throw out my decaf. Need a good option when the craving hits. Upping my rating from a 53 because it’s really not so bad as all that.

Flavors: Bergamot

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I don’t taste any smoke, just deep dark chocolate. Maybe this is an unsmoked or lightly smoked version? I’ll miss it when it’s gone. Hopefully I can find a good substitute when the time comes.

Flavors: Dark Chocolate

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drank Cookies for Santa by 52teas
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I wouldn’t have guessed the flavors of this tea from the name. I don’t taste any cookies. It’s really more of a chai-spiced blend. My sample’s old though, so maybe that’s it.

Flavors: Spices

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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drank Housewarming by Plum Deluxe
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I ran out of local honey (I know how this sounds) and had to use some from the grocery store (I know, I know) and it made my tea taste so funky (I KNOW).

This tea is one of my favorites, always deliciously chocolatey and vanilla…y (??), and this funky honey ruined it. Yes, I’m pouting. Yes, I’m probably being a little ridiculous. But also yes, I’m still grumpy about it.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Lifetime student. Lover of books and paper and ink. Kitchen dweller. Aspiring herbalist, excessively proud cat lady, and tea fanatic. Thirty-something elder millennial. She/her.

I love flavored black teas most of all, always with cream and honey. I enjoy floral and fruity teas, as well as flavored or scented ones. I’m not overly fond of green or white teas, but I’ve found a few that I enjoy.

I’m open to tea swaps and/or just sharing what’s in my tea cabinet! Please reach out if you see something I have that you’d like to try. I do my best to update my cupboard regularly.

Favorites
Any and all black teas, smoky teas, raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, bergamot, chai spices, floral teas, caramel/toffee, jasmine, rose, vanilla, peaches, plums, valerian root, cinnamon, cardamom

Not a huge fan
White teas, green teas, artificial sweeteners, sarsaparilla, licorice, lemongrass, lavender, hot hibiscus, hibiscus in black tea blends

Rating Scale

1-20: By far, one of the worst teas I’ve tasted. I most certainly will not finish my cup and will likely “gift” the rest to my sweet husband, James, who almost always enjoys the teas I dislike (and vice versa).

21-49: This tea is not good, but if I mix it with another tea or find another steeping method I might be able to finish it.

50-69: This one is just okay. I might drink it again if someone were to give it to me, but I probably won’t be buying more for myself.

70-79: This is a consistently good tea. It’s reliable but not necessarily special.

80-90: This one is a notch above the rest and I would gladly enjoy a cup of it any day of the week. I’ll likely be keeping this in my cupboard, but it isn’t one of my all-time favorites.

91-95: One small change and this tea would be perfect. I’ll definitely have a stash of this in my kitchen if you come over for tea.

96-100: No words can describe this tea. It’s an experience, an aha moment. Closed eyes, wide smile, encompassing warmth. Absolutely incredible. Perfect.

Updated May 2022.

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