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Breakfast for supper! My favourite!

Even though I’ve done next to nothing today, it still feels like I’ve accomplished a lot and exerted a ton of energy. That’s a good thing, right? So far, I’ve beat another gym leader in Pokemon Y and finished leveling my Skrelp so it’s at the same level as the rest of my team – so yay for that. I think I’d like to get my team (of 12 Pokemon, now) to level 55 before tackling the 6th gym. I also talked to both of my parents for the first time in around a week or two; my mom this morning and my Dad this evening. We’re trying to plan out Christmas and figure out what the best time for me to come back home is. I’d really like to stay in town on Christmas so I can work and get stat pay (which my Mom understands, although my Dad wants me home) – so I figured I’d set aside a whole week to come visit both of them either before Christmas or after to compensate. Preferably after, because right before Christmas I’ll likely get a boost in hours but everything will slow down after Christmas… It’s kind of sad that everything has to be about the money.

I also started watching Degrassi: The Next Generation today. I used to watch it when I was younger, but I can barely remember the plotline or even what season I was watching. It was kind of iconic to me, though; the character Marco was some of the first REAL exposure to gay characters on television and in the media that I ever had, and that was important to me as someone trying to figure out my own sexuality. So I’m excited to rewatch parts (and see parts for the first time, too) – it’s another TV show that I think I can get into, plus it’s Canadian!

But back to the tea! First time I had this was to go for my first day merchandising for Calendar Club. I remember having mixed feelings about it and not really being sure if it’s something I’d reorder again. I think my mixed feelings were coming from the fact it’s heavy on mint and strawberry (which I love) and ginger with a green tea base (which I hate) – and that’s really contradictory. However, this is also a tea I’ve been dreaming about having again – literally! I had a dream about this tea. I don’t know if I’ve ever flat out dreamt about a tea before now. So of course I had to have it again!

I’m glad I did. Whatever reservations I had before are gone now – I’m loving this! Even if there’s ginger it’s not dampening how good this tastes right now, and although I’m still quite reserved and hesitant in my exploration of straight green teas I think I’ve really warmed up to flavoured ones. This tea is really balanced flavour wise: I feel like I’m getting something strong but equal from each ingredient, and taste wise this is very refreshing.

So yes, I think this is a keeper and something I’ll be reordering! Time to bump up my rating!

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Hello! My name is Kelly, though many people in the tea community call me Ros or Roswell.

I am a mid-twenties tea addict, blogger, and all around nerd. I grew up in the Prairies, but a few years ago I relocated to Quebec to pursue a career with DAVIDsTEA in the tea industry! I’m still working on getting my French language skills down…

My first introduction to tea, in any form outside of instant and bottled iced tea, was about seven years ago when I happened to stumble upon DAVIDsTEA while looking for a birthday present for a friend! I tried their Birthday Cake rooibos blend, and I’ve been hooked on tea ever since! In those seven years; I was introduced to the online tea community, expanded my interest in flavoured teas to include a deep love and appreciation for straight teas and traditional brewing methods, got a tea themed tattoo, started reviewing teas, amassed a sizable tea and teaware collection, became a TAC certified Tea Sommelier, & even came full circle by beginning a career in the tea industry with DAVIDsTEA!

I consider myself a Jack of all Teas, and strive to have a knowledge and appreciation of all tea types, formats, and styles of drinking. I don’t like to feel boxed in to just being a “flavoured tea” or “straight tea” drinker – my expectations may vary depending on the type of tea or how it’s been processed/prepared but if it’s good tea, it’s good tea no matter how it’s been made!

You name it, I probably drink it- and I’ll absolutely try anything at least once.

My default method of preparation is hot, Western style, and straight – but I’m not opposed to additions if I’m in the right mood. If I ever add something to a tea or use a different method of preparation I will ALWAYS call it out in the tasting note though.

I like to listen to music when drinking tea, especially when I’m brewing a large pot at a time or steeping Gongfu. Often I curate very intentional tea and music pairings, and sometimes I share them here in my tasting reviews. Music is something that I find can deeply affect the experience of having tea.

I’m also one half of the “tea and fandom” podcast GeekSteep where, weekly, we discuss newly explored fandoms over tea as well as try to figure out the perfect tea to pair with each fandom. You can find us on Spotify and Apple & Google podcasts.

Favourite flavour notes/ingredients: Pear, lychee, cranberry, cream, melon, pineapple, malt, roasty, petrichor, sweet potato, heady florals like rose, hazelnut or walnut, sesame, honey (in moderation), and very woody shou.

Least favourite flavour notes/ingredients:
Lemongrass, ginger, strongly spiced profiles (and most Chai in general), mushrooms, seaweed, chamomile, stevia, saltiness or anything that reminds me too much of meat that isn’t supposed to taste like meat…

Currently exploring/obsessed with: Sheng from Yiwu, Yancha (Qilan in particular), anything with a strong sweet potato note. Also, I need to try ALL the root beer teas! Searching for a really good caramel flavoured blend, ideally with a black tea base.

Please contact me at the instagram account listed below if you would like me to review your teas.

Currently I’m employed in the tea department of the DAVIDsTEA head office. While I’m still sharing my own personal thoughts on new & existing DAVIDsTEA blends, I am no longer numerically rating them due to the obvious conflict of interest. Any comments expressed are a reflection of my own thoughts and opinions, and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the company. Any DAVIDsTEA blends you currently see with a numeric score were reviewed prior to my being hired there and have not been adjusted since becoming a DAVIDsTEA employee.

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