"Derek" > wrote in message
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> While intrepidly exploring rec.food.drink.tea, Tea rolled
> initiative and posted the following:
>

> Interesting that for someone who claims not to like flavored teas,
> half of the ones you listed are - jasmine, rose, and black currant
> in the Prince of Wales.

And yet I drink these infrequently. I think a lot of it has to do with the
brand, and the subtlety of the flavoring.. Usually I like plain Chinese
teas, some Japan greens, and lots of Indian ones- not flavored.
>
> But aside from that comment, I can "tolerate" Bigelows or Constant
> Comment. God knows, at conferences they're often the closest thing
> to tea on the beverage cart.
>
> But Stash and Tazo are on my "I'd rather die of thirst" list. I
> just do not like the flavors as they taste artificial.

You just hit it on the head. My taste buds are very sensitive- I tend to
taste artificial flavors more easily than a lot of people. I wouldn't drink
a Stash jasmine, but I'll drink my jasmine from Ten Ren without a problem.
>
> Now, my Mariage Freres teas are a different story.

My Fortnum's rose pouchong is another story, too. It goes well with scones
and raspberry jam.
>
> --
> Derek
>
> The harder you try, the dumber you look.