Bio
I am a biochem major hoping for a career in research genetics and evolutionary biology. I love science fiction and spend too much of my time reading comic books. I’m a passionate keeper of spiders, cacti, and exotic plants. I eat a vegan, plant-based diet for moral and environmental reasons (I mention this only because it is relevant to which flavoured teas I drink).
I drink mostly flavoured and low caffeine teas/tisanes, but I will try anything twice. As far as pure teas go, I gravitate towards whites, yellows, and jade oolongs. I’m always open for trades and sample sales/exchanges. Message me any time :)
My cupboard is mostly up to date. For a more comprehensive list, see my stash spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-HjWKR3um-xEnj6HC9vMvKXOAyj_bpW5u_2ixEC20-k/edit?usp=sharing
Most of these are only tiny samples/I can’t always spare any, but feel free to ask.
Favourite flavours/ingredients:
Rum/alcohol, clove, cardamom, rosemary, pine, sage, moss/Earthy, lychee, floral, creamy, malt, hay, rice/grain, toasty, desserty, cocoa/chocolate, decaf or no caffeine, very unusual flavours
Favourite tea types
Decaf teas (any variety)/no caf tisanes like honeybush and rooibos, yellow, jade oolong, white, Darjeeling blacks
Least favourite flavours/ingredients:
Acidic/sour/tart, melon, grapefruit, bitter, astringent, smokey, sickly sweet (too much chicory, cinnamon, or licorice root), yerba mate, tumeric mushroom/fungus,
No
Animal products: [confectioners glaze, , marshmallows, , natural flavour, white choc chips, caramel bits, etc]
St. John’s wort (herb)
Location
BC, Canada
I normally can’t stand the taste of chamomile, but this actually sounds like it is blended with enough stuff that it might be okay for me. Sarsparilla? Yum!
There is a lot of chamomile still, I wouldn’t suggest it for those who don’t like chamomile. If you want a sarsaparilla blend, try Earth’s Herbals (https://www.earthsherbal.com/store/p19/Rootbeer_Tea.html). IT is the best rootbeer tea I’ve tried yet. It has some chamomile, but not enough to really taste it. The sarsaparilla is strong, some vanilla flavour, anise, and spearmint leaf. It is my go-to herbal when I can’t sleep. It’s worth it just to order the one tin and pay the shipping (that’s how good it is!)