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I was excited for this tea because I’ve loved a different earl grey with vanilla and was ready for that kind of warmth this afternoon. I’ve been struggling through this tea for hours at this point, and I think it’s time to call it. I find the scent harsh. It’s okay while sipping; not quite creamy or vanilla. The aftertaste is reminiscent of licorice – that’s the killer for me. I could give it another round with milk and see if it’s any better, but I still have another advent tea here at 9:30pm, so it’s over.

DAVIDsTEA advent, day 2

Flavors: Licorice

ashmanra

Earl Grey has to be juuuuuust right for me, and my next advent tea is an Earl. I am hoping it goes well. Whose do you like, and why? I prefer a Keemun or white base, and not too much bergamot.

whosbradpitt

I hope it winds up working for you! The one I liked was from Tea Kitten, and my notes only say that I was surprised it wasn’t bitter, it felt balanced and the cream felt rich instead of artificially sweet. I haven’t tried many, however, and I can’t speak to the difference in base!

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ashmanra

Earl Grey has to be juuuuuust right for me, and my next advent tea is an Earl. I am hoping it goes well. Whose do you like, and why? I prefer a Keemun or white base, and not too much bergamot.

whosbradpitt

I hope it winds up working for you! The one I liked was from Tea Kitten, and my notes only say that I was surprised it wasn’t bitter, it felt balanced and the cream felt rich instead of artificially sweet. I haven’t tried many, however, and I can’t speak to the difference in base!

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College instructor, mom of 2, and general homebody in California.

Great at buying tea, good at drinking tea, bad at timely reviews. Drawn to fruit, floral, spice, smoke, and flavored teas in general; prefer those that stand well without milk or sweetener. Black is fine, green is better, and red rooibos is trash.

I aim to rate when I finish a package or a complete sipdown, except in advent season.

My ratings are for me, so I don’t accidentally buy something that sounds amazing but I’ve already tried and disliked. I struggle a bit with wanting to be “fair” to a tea that other people would probably like, but then my system won’t work!

90-100 A: loved it; would make this a permanent member of my stash
80-89 B: tasty; would pick it up again
70-79 C: good; could grab with a good deal or to try in a different style
60-69 D: okay; would keep in a set but probably would not repurchase on its own
1-59 F: various shades of bad; would not purchase; closer to 1 means may not even drink again if offered.

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