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VariaTEA drank Eight Candles by Della Terra Teas

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Yesterday I bought 2 oz of this on sheer reputation alone so when I got a sample in a package from MissB, I was super excited to try it for myself and see if I made the right choice. Also, the fact that it is actually Hanukkah right now only helped me to come to this decision faster.

In my excitement I forgot to smell the dry leaves but I did notice its festive sprinkles and big pieces of marshmallow. Once steeped (which I planned on steeping this a little below boiling to let the flavors shine through but I got impatient and steeped it in boiling water), I could smell the marshmallow and it smelled so sweet and delicious. I am very happy to say that the sweet marshmallow smell translated beautifully in the taste. This tea is a cup of marshmallow, caramel goodness fit for any holiday celebration!!

Unfortunately, it took the whole sample to brew this in my timolino but I have more on the way so no worries here :). Thank you MissB for your generosity. You are the best tea friend a girl could ask for!!

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Boiling 2 min, 15 sec

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MissB
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I only grabbed a sample myself, however I knew you wanted to try it. I’m glad it was enough for you to enjoy, and know your 2oz purchase was a good choice! :)

VariaTEA
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Thank you for sharing. If you ever want some more, 2 oz is more than enough to share!

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MissB
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I only grabbed a sample myself, however I knew you wanted to try it. I’m glad it was enough for you to enjoy, and know your 2oz purchase was a good choice! :)

VariaTEA
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Thank you for sharing. If you ever want some more, 2 oz is more than enough to share!

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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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