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drank Chocolate Macchiato by Bayswater Tea Co.
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So Fjellrev’s swap package arrived today and it smelled AMAZING! Being so late at night, a caffeinated tea with coffee beans probably wasn’t the best choice but I am pretty sure it was the source of the delicious smell so I could not resist.

Tastewise, this is really quite delicious. It is akin to what I believe mocha tastes like (I have never had it so this could be wrong but in my mind it is a coffee flavor that is a little bit chocolatey). There is also a nice hint of vanilla. It is similar to Teavana’s JavaVana (one of the few Teavana teas I like) but a bit more mellow. I imagine this would make an awesome latte though it is still very enjoyable as a straight tea. Thank you, Fjellrev, for sharing this tea with me. I can definitely see why you like it so much :)

In other news, DAVIDs has a hibiscus creamed honey. WHY? Why does that sound like a good idea? Don’t you think you have enough hibiscus in your teas already DAVIDs?
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205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 30 sec
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Sil
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Lol sounds good to me strangely….

VariaTEA
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Well it is on sale (I may have just wrote “Sal” instead of sale) on their web specials page :)

Roswell Strange
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Boo to the hibiscus honey; definitely not needed!

OMGsrsly
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There’s blackberry creamed honey sticks too! Those I’m kinda excited about.

Fjellrev
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Glad you liked it! It’s even better with half and half.

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Sil
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Lol sounds good to me strangely….

VariaTEA
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Well it is on sale (I may have just wrote “Sal” instead of sale) on their web specials page :)

Roswell Strange
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Boo to the hibiscus honey; definitely not needed!

OMGsrsly
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There’s blackberry creamed honey sticks too! Those I’m kinda excited about.

Fjellrev
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Glad you liked it! It’s even better with half and half.

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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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Waterdown, Ontario

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