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I see my advents are another green and oolong today, so I dived into my stash for some morning black tea. Because it is winter and I want black tea (ok, it’s still technically fall). It tastes a little like a root beer float and it doesn’t even need milk or ice cream!

Zzzz… winter torpor. Here’s a video of a hummingbird snoring (BBC):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3vpfHfxskGv4Dv0j2r4Svvg/hummingbirds

Flavors: Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream, Malt, Root Beer, Sarsaparilla

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 30 sec
52Teas

That hummingbird snore was way too cute.

Mastress Alita

My cat has a snore like the world’s tiniest trumpet, which I’ve always found quite cute. But that hummingbird was another level of the cuteness.

Crowkettle

Cats are undeniably adorable too, even when they don’t intend to be :)

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52Teas

That hummingbird snore was way too cute.

Mastress Alita

My cat has a snore like the world’s tiniest trumpet, which I’ve always found quite cute. But that hummingbird was another level of the cuteness.

Crowkettle

Cats are undeniably adorable too, even when they don’t intend to be :)

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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