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drank First Blush Blend by Teavana
737 tasting notes

So today I had to go see my dr at UCLA. Decided to stop by Lupicia since it’s right near there, only to find that it was gone. I was there a few weeks ago and there wasn’t any sign or anything that they were going out of business. But it kinda makes sense.
Might have higher quality tea than Teavana, but it’s not the kind of store that would stay in business. The people weren’t really nice or anything, and since they don’t get paid by commission like Teavana they didn’t have much of a reason to talk to you or anything. xD So not really surprised. just kinda bummed out. Guess I’m back to ordering that stuff online and paying the ridiculous shipping price! :(
Anywho, so since I couldn’t go there I decided to turn in my free tea to go coupon from Teavana that I got with my last order.
This tea was a sample in the store, and I had never tried it before. I have always liked the strawberry rose champagne tea, so I HAD to try this one.
Oh my word.
This is like my new favorite tea from Teavana!
It’s seriously sooo good!
The jasmine mixed with the strawberry rose is such a good combo! I’m really impressed by it! The strawberry rose gives it a really sweet taste, which would be even enough without the rock sugar, and the jasmine gives it that floral tone to it that I love. It’s just such a good combo. I’m actually really really shocked.
Apparently this is their newest blend.
I have the strawberry rose tea at home already. I really need to pick up some jasmine pearls and mix them. I can’t wait-I am so excited to do that!
Getting this tea made up for the sadness over Lupicia not being there anymore.
It was just THAT good.
I honestly am so so impressed. I Mean I like a few teas from there, but it’s not like my favorite place to get tea from, and I don’t order actual tea from there that much.
But this is one that I’d totally buy.
It’s only gonna be a sample for like a week and a half more they said. So if any of you people actually like Teavana and live near one, you should totally go and try this one. it’s sooo good! :D

Flavors: Floral, Jasmine, Rose, Smooth, Strawberry, Sweet

Maddy Barone

Lupicia is gone? What a bummer!

Ost

Just the one near me, up by UCLA. D:

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Maddy Barone

Lupicia is gone? What a bummer!

Ost

Just the one near me, up by UCLA. D:

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I’m not too sharp with intros, but I figured it is about time to give it a go.
I started out drinking oolong and green tea that my dad brought home from his China business trips.
Then I discovered Teavana, and fell in love with some of their teas. Eventually I stumbled across Steepster, and a whole ‘nother world opened up.
Have discovered so many different kinds of teas, and have been loving this journey! The tea world is insanely big and amazing! And I’ve met some of the kindest people here who have broadened my horizons in more ways I could have imagined! Happy to be here, and to be drinking so many amazing teas! :D

My rating system:
1-59: Really really not a fan. An awful cup of tea for me…Totally undrinkable.

60-69: Not horrible, but not something I’d ever drink again willingly.

70-79: Pretty good. Wouldn’t mind drinking ever so often. But not a keeper.

80-100: FREAKIN’ AMAZING. Always keeping on stock in my home!!

I like pretty much any kind of tea except green tea. Unless it’s genmaicha or strongly flavored, I don’t like it usually.

My Tea Goals:
To find the Best Caramel Tea
To find the Best Vanilla Tea
To find the Best floral Oolong
To find the Best Malty Assam Tea
To find the Best Maple/Syrup Tea

Notes I like: Fruit(primarily peach, melon/honeydew, Banana, Kiwi, but I’m open to other kinds), Malt, Desserts (Toffee, Cake, Cookie,etc), Vanilla, Caramel, Floral, Sweet potato, Pastry/Bread,Jasmine, Honey, Cocoa, Chocolate, Maple, Nutty, Coconut, Almond.

Notes I’m Picky with: Lemon, Chai, Roasted, Blueberries, Hibiscus, Smoke, Earthiness, Puerhs, White Teas, and Cinnamon

Notes I hate: Citrus/Orange (Everything that I hate in this life that I have to take for my health is orange flavored, and it just makes me gag…so please…just no), Watermelon, Raspberry, Wood, Apple, Bacon, Lavender, Most mints, Pepper, Spicy, Tart/sour.

Yes, I am a picky tea drinker, but I’ll usually try any straight black or oolong tea that I receive. I like most oolongs, and I’m still discovering straight blacks. They always seem to surprise me no matter what!

And Swaps! I’m always down for swapping. Everything in my cupboard is swap-able. So just hit me up and send a message and we can totally do that!

On an unrelated to tea note, my other interests are limited due to health issues. But when I can, I enjoy reading and writing. Watching Netflix and YouTube have also been fantastic when I feel awful (which is most of the time).
I love Rifftrax, Rooster Teeth, Dexter, Hannibal, BBC’s Robin Hood, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Psych, and Parks and Rec.
Love watching all sorts of movies too, but that would be too much to list. :P
I’m definitely more of an internet person and love talking to people on every website I’m on. So if you ever wanna chat, shoot me a message! ^^

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