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drank Caramel Apple Dream by Celestial Seasonings
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So at around 12:30, I was checking out a crochet pattern and decided I need new yarn. Consequently, my mom and I decided to venture out to the 24hr Wal Mart up the street. Then, 2 hrs later we left with no yarn but a bunch of Batman and Marvel sweatshirts and this tea (which I was tricked into buying by Celestial Seasonings new packaging).

The color of the tea looked like plenty of hibby in the leaf but it is not tart. Unfortunately it is not caramel either and there is certainly no sea salt. Cinnamon is prevalent in this and a little bit of apple flavoring comes through right at the end but it’s a fake apple versus the taste of the fruit.

Actually, as I continue to drink I am getting more hibiscus which is making up part of the apple taste yet as the hibiscus comes out so does the caramel. It’s weird because the two flavors can be tasted at the same time and yet they aren’t blending. They are both there but both separate. I have this cold brewing as well so I guess we’ll see what happens with that.
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rosebudmelissa
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There are some Celestial Seasonings teas I really like, but I can’t stand anything apple flavored that they make.

VariaTEA
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Yeah, I can see why. It`s a weird take on apple

tigress_al
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Lol so you went to buy yarn and didn’t come home with yarn!! What were you planning on making?

VariaTEA
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I did not on this trip but I got yarn today from a craft store. I plan on crocheting these tiny snowmen as part of belated Christmas gifts: http://mojimojidesign.com/teeny-tiny-snowmen/

tigress_al
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Those are adorable!

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rosebudmelissa
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There are some Celestial Seasonings teas I really like, but I can’t stand anything apple flavored that they make.

VariaTEA
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Yeah, I can see why. It`s a weird take on apple

tigress_al
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Lol so you went to buy yarn and didn’t come home with yarn!! What were you planning on making?

VariaTEA
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I did not on this trip but I got yarn today from a craft store. I plan on crocheting these tiny snowmen as part of belated Christmas gifts: http://mojimojidesign.com/teeny-tiny-snowmen/

tigress_al
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Those are adorable!

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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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