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VariaTEA drank Vanilla Comoro by Harney & Sons

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In addition to Banana Nut Bread, I decided to have a cup of this. Why? Well (1) I decided I wanted to end the night off with 465 tasting notes because that seemed like a nice number to stop at (and it puts me 4 tasting notes ahead of Roswell Strange :P). (2) It also goes very well with milk and thus I expected it to be a soothing cup for me for the hour. And finally (3) because when you smell Vanilla Comoro, you want to drink Vanilla Comoro (and I smelled this earlier when I grabbed some sachets for a swap).

On BF I grabbed a tin of 20 sachets and I am quickly realizing that probably was not enough. There are not many caffeine free options I turn to time after time but this, when steeped right and mixed with a splash of milk, is definitely something I could drink every night. It is so smooth, so creamy, and oh so delicious. This is like having a rich but delicate vanilla pastry or a high end french vanilla buttercream. MMMMmmmm….

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205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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EveInOrbit
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Sorry, I blanked out on everything else after you said “French vanilla buttercream.” Double Mmmm! I have a tin of this that I’ve yet to sample but first thing tomorrow morning, I’ll take your suggestion and try it with milk!

VariaTEA
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hahaha. Just be careful because this tea can be a bit finicky. Honestly though, when you get it right, it is sooo good!

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VariaTEA
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hahaha. Just be careful because this tea can be a bit finicky. Honestly though, when you get it right, it is sooo good!

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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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