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This seemed like a good choice for the frigid temperatures we’re experiencing. I know it’s much colder further north, but goodness I’m not used to temperatures in the teens. Currently sitting under my heated blanket with a cup of this tea. I remember when I first tried this one, I was disappointed that it wasn’t smokier than it is. Today, it’s delicious. Th smoke is there, but it doesn’t overpower the tea. I’m going to finish this cup, shut my laptop, and go right to bed for a nap. It’s the perfect weekend for hunkering down. Stay warm, friends!

Flavors: Smoke, Tannic

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
Cameron B.

Same here Shae ha ha, it was 12 here when I took the doggos out this morning. o.o

Maddy Barone

We northerners like poke fun at our southern neighbors when they have to deal with cold. But honestly, not only are we used to it, but our roads, houses and infrastructures are built to withstand it. We have entirely different wardrobes for summer and winter. And don’t let anyone fool you. When it gets cold we complain too!

Crowkettle

Second what Maddy Barone said! When weather goes this off the rails respective of a region’s climate normals, people, infrastructure, animals, plants, etc. go haywire!

I hope you stay warm too! Smoky teas are perfect on frigid days; I think I’ll emulate you and crack open the Caravan tin :)

Shae

Agreed! People here like to make fun of northern states during heatwaves but ignore the fact that they may not be as prepared for those high temperatures as we are. I imagine it is sort of comical though when we shut down completely any time there are snow flurries. :)

I hope you enjoyed your Caravan too, CrowKettle!

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Cameron B.

Same here Shae ha ha, it was 12 here when I took the doggos out this morning. o.o

Maddy Barone

We northerners like poke fun at our southern neighbors when they have to deal with cold. But honestly, not only are we used to it, but our roads, houses and infrastructures are built to withstand it. We have entirely different wardrobes for summer and winter. And don’t let anyone fool you. When it gets cold we complain too!

Crowkettle

Second what Maddy Barone said! When weather goes this off the rails respective of a region’s climate normals, people, infrastructure, animals, plants, etc. go haywire!

I hope you stay warm too! Smoky teas are perfect on frigid days; I think I’ll emulate you and crack open the Caravan tin :)

Shae

Agreed! People here like to make fun of northern states during heatwaves but ignore the fact that they may not be as prepared for those high temperatures as we are. I imagine it is sort of comical though when we shut down completely any time there are snow flurries. :)

I hope you enjoyed your Caravan too, CrowKettle!

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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.

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