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Chocolate Truffle/Fraser Tea -ashmanra

We are a family of puerh lovers and food lovers, so when we gather together there is likely to be an ample amount of both. Fortunately, puerh is touted as having a mitigating effect on overconsumption, and I can personally attest that it has been my boon companion after too much pizza with garlic butter….

BlackTea

English Breakfast/Walters Bay -ashmanra

Search for English Breakfast tea and you will find hundreds, maybe thousands. Amongst those many, many teas, you will find a boggling number of different blends. Some are straight Keemun and nothing else, harking back to the original English Breakfast type that was enjoyed in Britain. Some are a blend of Chinese and Indian tea,…

BlackTea

Yorkshire Harrogate/Cup of CommuniTea -teaequalsbliss

I know we all know this…but…COVID has changed EVERYTHING. One of the few things I can still find welcoming, familiar, understanding, and comforting is a great cuppa tea. For this review – I have decided to jump back in the ring with Yorkshire Harrogate from Cup of CommuniTea (formerly TeaLeafs in Williamsville, NY). The origin…

DollarTeaClub

Almond Papaya/Dollar Tea Club -Just Tea-Zen

This tea smells so delicious when you open the package! Even though I associate papaya with summer weather and tropical vibes, this tea has such a warm aroma. It’s totally acceptable as a Fall tea! This tea reminds me of trail mix. The aroma and flavor have that nutty-fruity flavor combo that you find in…

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Chaga Mushroom Tea/Life of Genki -Just Tea-Zen

That’s right, mushrooms…in your tea cup. Don’t get excited; it’s not THAT kind of mushroom, LOL! I’ve actually tried chaga tea before, but it was in a blend with cacao and it was very bitter. So, I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I was brewing this tea. I was fully expecting…