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VariaTEA drank Jasmine Bloom by Adagio Teas

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MissB sent me a couple of blooms and now that I have my large glass teapot, I was very excited to finally make one. Also, I finally got to use my new thermometer (thank you MissB!!!). I have a few other bloom teas but I think this one is the nicest to look at for sure. All in all, this is a nice enough cup of tea. Not something I would reach for flavor-wise as it is just a little too floral for my taste but I can definitely see this being a crowd pleaser for when guests come over. Everyone loves a bloom tea and this is a nice mild taste that is sure to be enjoyed by all. Thank you MissB for your kindness and generosity.

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180 °F / 82 °C 8 min or more

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MissB
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I’m so glad you got a chance to enjoy them! A bit too floral for me as well, yet so meditative to watch as it unfurls.

VariaTEA
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Have you tried any of the blooms from DAVIDs? They are made with black tea and though they are not the greatest tea I have tasted, they are quite nice. I personally like the strawberry bloom. Also the Peach Momotaro from Teavana is good.

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MissB
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I’m so glad you got a chance to enjoy them! A bit too floral for me as well, yet so meditative to watch as it unfurls.

VariaTEA
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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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