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Dexter drank Mate Java Espresso by Tealyra (formerly Tealux)

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Was spending time organizing my tea tonight – I have WAY too much. While doing that, I ran into this old friend. Haven’t had it in awhile, and I can’t believe I haven’t posted a tasting note. (I need to get more consistent with writing them).
I really adore, coffee-esque teas. I also really like roasted mate. This tea is everything I like about those. It has coffee,chocolate, and a bit of spice all swirling around in that wonderful mate base. This makes me happy.

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JustJames
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nice review…. but man would this make me sick! you made me miss coffee though!!!!

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Have you tried just straight roasted mate? It has some of the coffee notes. This specific tea has coffee beans added to it, but straight roasted mate might give you a little of that taste with out the actual coffee, or it might just make you long for the real thing. Not sure, just a suggestion.

JustJames
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i can’t do it… the coffee allergy has sensitized me to caffeine in some teas. sadly, mate is one of them. but i will happily read your reviews!!

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JustJames
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nice review…. but man would this make me sick! you made me miss coffee though!!!!

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JustJames
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i can’t do it… the coffee allergy has sensitized me to caffeine in some teas. sadly, mate is one of them. but i will happily read your reviews!!

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C.S. Lewis – “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

I needed to update my profile. I joined Steepster 03Mar13. I am just amazed at how much my tastes have changed since then.
When I discovered loose leaf tea about a year and half ago, I didn’t know anything other than my local Davids and Teavana/Teaopia. Stumbling onto Steepster CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Hello, my name is Dex I’m a tea addict.
I’ve been through the “I need to try every single tea out there” phase. I really hope the worst of that has passed. I’ve learned enough to know that I only need to try HALF of all the teas out there. LOL
When I started this journey, I was all about the flavored rooibos and fruity tisanes. Don’t get me wrong there is still room for dessert (chocolate/caramel/nutty) Rooibos teas in my cupboard and I still do enjoy them, BUT I am quickly learning to appreciate the some of the straight teas of the world.
Big bold (but not icky)pu’erh is suddenly my favorite, followed by woody/roasted oolongs. I’m just starting to explore straight black teas, and have found some that I really like.
Generally speaking I’m not into greens at all, only like the occasional green oolong, and white teas are just too mild for my tastes (unless they are fruit flavored). I still enjoy really good fruit tisanes, but am now cold steeping them.
I don’t like floral/herbal blends, and mint anything is not on my preferred list.
I am still exploring new teas, adapting to my changing tastes, understanding more every day how little I really know about tea. Ultimately I would love to find approximately 50 teas that I just “can’t live without” and always have them in my cupboard. That might not be practical, but that what I’m searching for. It’s going to be a fun journey.

All in all, I love this site. I’ve met some wonderful people, and have gotten to try some amazing teas because of them. It really restores your faith in humanity when you get a note saying “oh by the way I sent you some tea”. Wonderful, generous, people here.

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