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I made a pot of the most disgusting black tea I have ever had. I won’t name it because it’s a favorite for others but it solidified that I cannot drink black teas. I think they’re too strong for my stomach because this one was quite strong and almost made me spit it back out.

I needed a tea that makes me happy so I brewed this immediately after I dumped the vile tea I brewed previously. Now I’m happy and in love with my cinnamon and apples. I’m sad that I am now out of this tea, but I’ll probably place an order for more soon.

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keychange 12 years ago

Do tell us what the beloved hated tea is! we won’t judge!

Ana 12 years ago

It was Harney’s Golden Monkey. I wanted to give plain blacks another shot but they’re way too strong for my tummy to handle.

keychange 12 years ago

Oh, I haven’t tried that yet, but I intend on it. and for every beloved tea on steepster, there’s at least a small cohort of people who can’t get on the bandwagon. I felt the same way about Harney’s Vanilla Comoro: it seems the whole world loves it, and I just find it very thin and lackluster. The good news is that there’s enough tea in this world for everyone to find something they love.

Ana 12 years ago

Most of Harney’s teas I can’t get behind but I love their Earl Grey so I always order that. It’s the only black tea I think I can drink. Everything else upsets my stomach and then I O.D’d on Santa’s Helper by Davids and I don’t think I can ever drink that again.

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keychange 12 years ago

Do tell us what the beloved hated tea is! we won’t judge!

Ana 12 years ago

It was Harney’s Golden Monkey. I wanted to give plain blacks another shot but they’re way too strong for my tummy to handle.

keychange 12 years ago

Oh, I haven’t tried that yet, but I intend on it. and for every beloved tea on steepster, there’s at least a small cohort of people who can’t get on the bandwagon. I felt the same way about Harney’s Vanilla Comoro: it seems the whole world loves it, and I just find it very thin and lackluster. The good news is that there’s enough tea in this world for everyone to find something they love.

Ana 12 years ago

Most of Harney’s teas I can’t get behind but I love their Earl Grey so I always order that. It’s the only black tea I think I can drink. Everything else upsets my stomach and then I O.D’d on Santa’s Helper by Davids and I don’t think I can ever drink that again.

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I became a tea addict after I decided to make some changes to my diet and cut out soda completely.

Teas I like
I love Japanese green teas but I can be a little snobby about them. When I was in Japan I stayed in an area known for sencha, so I can be pretty picky.

Companies I enjoy
I’ve had most experience with Lupicia because they’re very close to me. I enjoy their non flavored green teas and white teas the most. Their flavored teas are good, but it’s usually a hit or miss.
DavidsTea is a bit far but when I make trips to San Francisco I usually buy a bit. I like their herbal teas the most. Their other teas never wow me and have too much flavoring for me.
I like Adagio for their fan blends – I wish more companies did this! The tea isn’t the best quality but I do enjoy my initial steeps.
I found a store near me that sells Mariage Frères. They’re expensive but I don’t think I have had a more delicious cup of tea before.

Tibits about me
I returned to school several years ago and I am finally graduating in March 2014 so I’m really excited to finally be receiving my bachelor’s. I spend my evenings when I’m not studying watching cheesy scifi movies, playing video games, watching video game streams, or stalking the internet for tea. I have an adorable old man kitty who always wants whatever I’m drinking. When I can, I like to sew and knit while I marathon BBC shows or asian dramas.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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