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David’sTea 24 Days of Tea – How We Rated The Teas

How We Rated The Teas 

Lemon Pound Cake		3.00		3.0	3.0	3.0
Caramel Shortbread		3.00		3.0	3.0	3.0
Carrot Cupcake		3.00		3.0	3.0	3.0
White Cranberry Bark		3.00		3.0	3.0	3.0
Forever Nuts		2.67		2.5	3.0	2.5
Raspberry Cream Pie		2.67		3.0	2.5	2.5
Buddha's Blend		2.50		2.5	2.0	3.0
Walnut Orange Scone		2.50		2.5	2.5	2.5
Alpine Punch		2.33		2.5	2.0	2.5
Organic Saigon Chai		2.17		2.0	2.0	2.5
Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai		2.17		2.0	2.0	2.5
Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait		2.0		2.0	2.0	2.0
Organic Silk Dragon Jasmine		2.0		2.0	1.0	3.0
Chocolate Macaroon		1.83		2.5	1.0	2.0
Let It Snow		1.67		2.0	1.0	2.0
Glitter & Gold		1.67		3.0	1.0	1.0
Coffee Pu'erh		1.67		3.0	1.0	1.0
Organic North African Mint		1.33		1.5	1.0	1.5
Organic Cream of Earl Grey		1.33		2.0	1.0	1.0
Sleigh Ride		1.00		1.0	1.0	1.0
Santa's Secret		1.00		1.0	1.0	1.0
Hot Chocolate		0.66		1.0	0.0	1.0
Candy Cane Crush		0.33		1.0	0.0	0.0
Organic The Spice is Right		0.00		0.0	0.0	0.0

Merry Christmas

David’s Tea: 24 Days of Tea – Day 24 – Santa's Secret

Santa's Secret

DD#2 - 1/3
Bruce - 1/3
Me - 1/3
(family average - 1 )

Ever wonder how Santa manages to deliver all those presents in just one night? Well here’s the hush-hush formula. He uses a special combination of Chinese black tea, peppermint leaves and spices – all sprinkled with real little candy canes. It’s both energizing and remarkably soothing. All Santa needs is one cup and his motto changes from “ho ho ho” to “go go go."

No one liked this one.

Sweetener of choice: Agave

David’s Tea: 24 Days of Tea – Day 23 – White Cranberry Bark

White Cranberry Bark

DD#2 - 3/3
Bruce - 3/3
Me - 3/3
(family average - 3 )

Hooked on that decadent white chocolate bark packed with tart cranberries? You’re not alone. Get your holiday fix with this tantalizing fruit infusion. With juicy red berries and creamy white chocolate stars, it’s a mega merry way to end any holiday feast. Just brew a pot for your favourite people, serve with a side of decadent treats and prepare to get jolly.

This one was absolutely great, garnering a family average of 3.  Great with or without sweetener.

Sweetener of choice:  none or Agave

David’s Tea: 24 Days of Tea – Day 22 – Candy Cane Crush

Candy Cane Crush

DD#2 - 0/3
Bruce - 1/3
Me - 0/3
(family average - 0.33 )

What do skating, snowball fights and sledding have in common? They all call for tea. And this decadent blend is like a minty wonderland in a cup. Think creamy white chocolate drops. Rich, comforting black tea. Crushed peppermint candy cane pieces. And tons of cute little snowflake sprinkles. One sip of this sweet, icy-cool blend is all it takes to get you smiling from ear to ear – especially if you add it to your next mug of holiday eggnog. Could this tea be any more festive? We think not.

If you liked Mint Chocolate Rooibos, you’ll love Candy Cane Crush.

Whoa!!  This one was wayyyyyyyy to peppermint-y.  Two teaspoons of turbinado sugar were added to this, it did tone it down a bit.  Bruce says it now tastes like the peppermint patty chocolates.  As far as I am concerned peppermint & tea DO NOT go together.  Family average 0.33

Sweetener of choice: Turbinado sugar

David’s Tea: 24 Days of Tea – Day 21 – Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

DD#2 - 1/3
Bruce - 1/3
Me - 0/3
(family average - 0.66 )

We take hot chocolate pretty seriously around here. It’s gotta be rich, decadent and mega-creamy. And after searching high and low for the ultimate hot chocolate tea, we finally found the perfect blend. We took a flavourful base of pu’erh and black tea, then we added real cocoa nibs and fudgy chocolate chips. The result? An uber-chocolately blend worthy of the name Hot Chocolate. Dark, sweet and totally satisfying, it’s the perfect winter treat.

If you liked Chocolate Orange, Cocoa Boost or Red Velvet Cake, you’ll love Hot Chocolate.

Chocolate & tea DO NOT go together, need I say more?  Family average 0.66

Sweetener of choice: Agave