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VariaTEA drank Cardamom French Toast by DAVIDsTEA

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I had two free 50g rewards from DAVIDsTEA I had to use up back in December and I had no idea what I wanted so I decided for one, I would just grab this tea for Sil. I confirmed she would be ok with that and let her know that I would be stealing just enough to make a latte.

Today I decided to make that latte to drink while playing Pandemic, my new favorite game that I make my siblings play many, many times. This tea, as usual had a very strong fragrance and flavor and while it hit the spot today, I know it is not one I will drink often enough to warrant keeping around.

With that said, it was nice to revisit this eggy and rich french toast tea. Sweet and syrupy and thick and basically french toast in a mug. It’s good and I think if I had to pick between this or a pancake tea, I would want this, but I know this will get far more love from Sil so the rest is off to her.

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Sil
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You just want to keep your cupboard numbers down! But I always appreciate the tea. :)

VariaTEA
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HAHAHAHA that is an added benefit but also this was ordered with you in mind since I couldn’t think of anything I would want 50g of.

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Sil
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You just want to keep your cupboard numbers down! But I always appreciate the tea. :)

VariaTEA
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HAHAHAHA that is an added benefit but also this was ordered with you in mind since I couldn’t think of anything I would want 50g of.

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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