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VariaTEA drank Ginger Cola Black Tea by 52teas

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Super Sad Cold Brew Sipdown (326)

So I love this tea and saying good bye to it is heartbreaking enough since I can’t just order more when I want. But, I think I slightly understeeped this sipdown so while it still has a lot of candied ginger yumminess to it, the cola is a little less prominent than usual. Still delicious though, and still a sad one to say good bye to.

Even worse is this is also the last cold brew I made in my beloved cold brew bottle before I knocked it over on the counter and it exploded into a bizillion pieces. My anxiety seemed to be running a bit high today which has had me distracted and rather klutxy. And when I say exploded, I mean it. One topple over on the counter and glass literally went flying all over the place…the counter…the floor…even the couch. I have the small one still and I ordered a replacement via amazon but there is no more decorative designs like the one I had from Bird and Blend. Sad, sad day (though I know there are much worse things happening in the world right now so I guess if that is the worst I need to deal with then fine).

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I’m sorry to hear about you breaking your favorite bottle. :(

VariaTEA
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Thank you. I was off cold brewing for so long and then given the quarantine I was making one daily so it sucked to break it. Plus, it was one of several klutzy moments yesterday since I was have a super anxious/super off day.

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I’m sorry to hear about you breaking your favorite bottle. :(

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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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