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drank Merry Cookie by The NecessiTeas
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I was surprised at how much the orange came through here. It’s a whole lot of cardamom and orange, which is pretty festive. Almond also makes an appearance, not as marzipan and not in an overly nutty way but it does round out the flavor. This is a lovely take on the classic Christmas tea profile, with the flavors all being nicely balanced. However, it doesn’t scream cookie to me and this isn’t a flavor profile I want often so I don’t think I would repurchase this one.
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Cameron B.
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Merry Cookie is such a cute and tasty-sounding name!

Silent Kettle
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Oh my gosh! I have wanted to order from the NeccsiTeas for ages. It sounds like the type of teas I would love. Thank you for your honest review. Fellow Canadian tea-lover here! Ha-ha. Did you have to pay customs for these teas? Thank you!

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@Silent Kettle – I shipped this order to my Dad in LA and he brought them to Canada when he came to visit. It’s been a while since I ordered the Necessiteas to my address in Canada (several years), but when I did, I did not need to pay customs. While that should still be the case now, I can’t say for sure.

Silent Kettle
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Thank you so much for letting me know! :) I might treat myself since I keep hearing wonderful things about this company.

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Cameron B.
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Merry Cookie is such a cute and tasty-sounding name!

Silent Kettle
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Oh my gosh! I have wanted to order from the NeccsiTeas for ages. It sounds like the type of teas I would love. Thank you for your honest review. Fellow Canadian tea-lover here! Ha-ha. Did you have to pay customs for these teas? Thank you!

VariaTEA
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@Silent Kettle – I shipped this order to my Dad in LA and he brought them to Canada when he came to visit. It’s been a while since I ordered the Necessiteas to my address in Canada (several years), but when I did, I did not need to pay customs. While that should still be the case now, I can’t say for sure.

Silent Kettle
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Thank you so much for letting me know! :) I might treat myself since I keep hearing wonderful things about this company.

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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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