When I was matched with my most excellent gifter, they sent me this message straight away:

"Oh my shit, you made me happy with your wants in this exchange! I was so hoping to be matched with someone who was looking for tea. I am SO excited to gift you!"

And I want to say, these tea picks are AMAZING! For a little context, here is what I said in my likes and dislikes:

"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

The thing I like most about tea is just how many different varieties, variations, and blends there are. Likewise, the thing I like about Redditgifts is just how many different redditors there are from all of the world, and how different they are in interests and tastes.

So here's what I'd like from you, dear redditor;

Send me a sampling of your favourite tea blends. Don't think for a moment what I may or may not like, that's not what this is about. This is about sending a bit of yourself to someone else and sharing in a cup of tea. So, send me a sampling of your favourite tea blends, what you like about them, and what they remind you of when you sit down, relax, and sip.

That is what I want of you, dear redditor. Maybe we'll be able to enjoy a cup together?

And as always, DFTBA."

I absolutely love tea, but more than that I love sharing in the joy of tea with others, and especially trying different teas that others love. The teas I was sent are simply amazing. I've long had a favourite Earl Grey, but this is giving it a good run for its money. The Chocolate Chili Chai might just be one of the most delicious teas I've ever tasted, and the Jump Monkey has more kick to it than any cup of coffee I've ever had. I can't wait to try the others and stock up on them all. Oh, and including a pack of compostable tea bags? Genius, such courtesy. Also, I love reading letters included with exchange gifts almost more than the gifts themselves. But being able to sit back, and read the wonderful words of another redditor while sipping on a hot cup of tea chosen by them just for me? That is one of the most amazing feelings ever.

This has been one of my favourite exchanges to date. I wish I could just sit down in a cozy corner with my match and sip these teas with them all day long. I want to thank them so much for having such amazing taste in tea and warming me up during these cold winter months.