Macsbrains

New to this site, but not new to swapping. Have been an active member of Bookmooch and Paperbackswap for about a decade under the same user name and have all positive feedback there from swapping hundreds of books. Joined this site because now that I have started drinking tea regularly, I have extra tea bags in flavors I tried, but didn't like, but I know no one in real life to give them to.

I am a geek, a nerd, and a child at heart who still loves all the things loved in childhood. I like science fiction/fantasy books & TV, cartoons, and games of all types, including board games, video games, card games, and role-playing games. I love animals, especially cats, but I don't have any pets because my partner is allergic. I collect My Little Ponies, obscure stuffed animals, and moose-related furnishings. I am a pack-rat: I just like STUFF and I like cataloging it all. For the most part, my library speaks for me better than I can myself. When I am not spending too much time on the internet or otherwise engaging in geekery, I dance (ballet, tap, jazz, acro, that kind of thing.)

I'm not allergic to anything, and I'm not vegan so dairy is ok. I have to stay low-to-no sugar, so I sweeten with monk fruit extract and try to avoid the dessert teas which have sugar added. Stevia or such is fine. Caffeine is also fine, but I drink decaf or caffeine free after 5pm or so I like to have options both ways.

I like: °Black > Oolong > Green > White °Fruity teas or tisanes such as Apple, raspberry, blueberry, currants, strawberry, pomegranate, etc. °Citrus teas flavored from the peel, not tart or sour °Earl gray °Chai and sweet spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger & allspice °Hibiscus °Matcha

I'm ok with: °Floral if mild. Jasmine is ok. Rose is a bit overpowering, I find, but otherwise ok. Would like to try lavender. °Chocolate °Almond & nuts (I prefer to eat nuts rather than drink them) °Yerba Mate °peachy or apricot things

I don't like, but can sometimes tolerate: °Rooibos °Honeybush °Honey °Pumpkin °Coconut °Dates °Figs

I HATE: °Chamomile °Licorice/Liquorice/Fennel °Lapsang Souchong °Smoky teas °Vegetal teas like Moringa °Earthy teas °Coffee or any tea with coffee or mocha flavor °Anything sour, bitter, or that would be an acquired taste. I guarantee I will definitely not acquire said taste.