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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 09:37:49 AM
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Heh ladies! I need some help. The new signature tea has just arrived (Oklahoma Prairie Blend) and it is yummy, but they sent a whole bunch of samples with it for me to try and also start carrying on the website. I'm high as a kite from caffeine from trying them all, but I have narrowed my list down to 7 that I have to reduce to 3. They are fantastic as hot tea, but can be used for iced as well. Is there anything on this list that sounds wonderful to you? I sure would like to hear your opinions. Oh, and the Oklahoma Prairie Blend is a black tea flavored with Strawberry, Mango, Kiwi and Raspberry and decorated with Cornflower and Marigold petals. It's light and wonderful. Here are the other choices I've narrowed down: These are all black teas too.
French Creme Brulee Peach Strawberry Peach Brandy Peach Rum Cake Strawberry Papaya Candy Cane Chocolate Macadamia Cocunut Creme
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 10:02:55 AM
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Hi MaryBeth!
Well, I'm not a fan of peach anything, so that narrows it down a bit. I think I would love to at least try the Candy Cane and the French Creme Brulee. Those sound wonderful!
Good luck with all the new flavors!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 10:05:08 AM
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Thank you Luanne! That's a "1" beside each of them. I will have to say that the French Creme Brulee is to die for. It is a wonderful dessert tea.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 10:23:45 AM
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I would vote for the French Creme Brulee, Peach Strawberry and Strawberry Payaya
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 10:33:57 AM
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Thanks Starletta! One mark for each. French Creme Brulee in the lead. :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 12:21:56 PM
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I'm going to say the only one on that list (that I would pick) would be the French Creme Brulee...simply because I love black teas, and my choice for black teas run along the lines of Earl Grey, English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast...something that might replace coffee for me, for example. Fruits don't = black teas to me :)
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 1:11:39 PM
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Karla, it seems that French Creme Brulee is a winner here so far!
Jonni, I love English breakfast too and that is one of the loose teas that I will be handling, but I wanted to add some flavored ones as well. I will have to say that MY favorite of the whole bunch is the Oklahoma Prairie Blend because it doesn't lose its black teaness and is just lightly flavored. With vanilla cream and a little bit of stevia, I could drink it all day. :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 2:11:25 PM
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Annika, the peach brandy is really good too. Very smooth. Thanks for your vote.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 2:39:47 PM
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Peppermint anything for me, so the Candy Cane sounds good. Then the French Creme. Then maybe Strawberry Papaya.
Kris
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 5:03:03 PM
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Probably candy cane then strawberry papaya.
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 5:03:12 PM
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Grace, you are so right on that aftertaste thing. I have had a boatload of tea companies that blend, send me the blends that I wanted to try and they were awful. They had a bitter aftertaste and the fruits were just not right. I finally found this company that doesn't blend, but flavors and that made all the difference in the world. Very smooth and tasty. That's why I'm having such a time deciding on which ones to start with!! And thanks for each of you for taking the time to give me your preferences. So far, French Creme Brulee and Candy Cane are the top two.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 8:01:31 PM
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Hi Mary Beth! Oh, my - after reading the list, I am so hankering for something sweet! LOL! I like the sound of Peach Rum Cake, Candy Cane and Peach Strawberry... I also like the sound of Chocolate Macadamia Cocunut Creme, but that sounds more like a fancy coffee to me than a tea! :) Good luck choosing - 'sounds like a great reason to call the girlfriends over! :) - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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jennypb
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Jenny
Oakland
Maryland
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 04:24:52 AM
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Creme brulee and candy cane sound amazing!
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 04:56:24 AM
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Nini, you are so right! And I have gotten two girlfriends in on the taste testing. I know what you mean about the sweets craving. Each time I sit down to try another kind of tea, I decided that I either have to have a scone or a piece of one of the chocolates that I carry (they are made by the Chickasaw Nation here!). This whole project is NOT good for the waistline. :-)
Jenny, thanks for your input.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 09:33:00 AM
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My vote is French creme brulee (I love the real stuff), Peach Strawberry and Strawberry Papaya. They all sound delicious.
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canyonwren
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Alisha
Reno
NV
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 09:35:58 AM
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I'd choose the creme brule. As much as I adore fresh peaches, I've never tasted a peach tea that I really enjoyed, but if these really are better than most, the peach strawberry might be a nice spring morning tea. |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 11:46:24 AM
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Thank you all sooooo much! I guess I'm closing the votes because I have to order. I have decided that besides my Oklahoma Prairie Blend, I will be ordering French Creme Brulee, Candy Cane, Peach Strawberry, English Breakfast and either Strawberry Papaya or Chocolate Macadamia (gonna put those names in a hat and draw out the winner). I appreciate your input and your helping me make a decision. There are tons of other flavors, but this is what I am going to start with to see how it goes. If you voted, email me from the contact button at the website and tell me which one you'd like to try, as well as your Name, Farmgirl name and address, I'll send you a sample as soon as it all gets here. http//www.oklahomapastrycloth.com/contact Thanks again!!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
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mickib
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Michele
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
267 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 3:23:28 PM
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Creme Brulee, Peach Brandy and Peach Rum Cake all sound good to me. |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 6:01:41 PM
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I'd choose creme brulee and candy cane as well! But I think peach brandy or rum cake might be good too. :) I have found I'm never happy with any macadamia I have tasted (besides the nut itself).
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 6:51:36 PM
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I had a cup of candy cane this afternoon. It is very light and you aren't quite sure that the taste is there and then all of a sudden, you breath in and it's cool and pepperminty. It's kind of nice.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2010 : 07:18:22 AM
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Peach Brandy and Peach Rum Cake are my choices. Do you have any Pumpkin blends? I saw it somewhere but don't recall where. Sounds like it would be yummy!
Blessings and Peace, Darlene Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
DNA doesn't make us sisters, Love does!
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Freyaskitty
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Lisa
Oklahoma City
OK
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2010 : 09:30:50 AM
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Yummmm...Candy Cane sounds delicious. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of vanilla or peach flvored drinks. I know, weird!
The Chocolate Macadamia Cocunut Creme sounds interesting too. If it were coffee, I'd be slurping that one down by the cupfulls!
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