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VariaTEA drank Lemon & Raspberry by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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I made raspberry lemonade cupcakes because I’ve been watching two broke girls again and they have a cupcake shop so I’ve been craving cupcakes. Alas, the cupcakes were a lot of work and not really my/my sister’s finest work. They are raspberry lemonade flavor but don’t have nearly enough raspberry or lemonade flavor, especially for all the work involved so not a recipe we’re keeping.

Also, I was sad because the buttercream broke so they didn’t look that nice either. However, I still decided to feature one in my photo so this tea seemed to a good choice for my tea of the day. However like the cupcake, there is not much raspberry or lemon. Mostly green tea base. I cold brewed the rest so hopefully that’s better.

Photo of cupcake and tea: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAES9Ypg9Rz/?igshid=ujp64hmzqjp

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Nattie
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Did you use tea in the cupcake recipe?

VariaTEA
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I did not. My family doesn’t really drink it plus there was already so much in this recipe

Nattie
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Ahh okay. I’ve been wanting to try to make Earl Grey cupcakes for a while now but I don’t know how to go about it!

VariaTEA
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There’s lot of recipes online for that

Nattie
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Yeah I’ve read some, was just hoping I’d be able to pick the brain of someone who’d tried it (:

Nattie
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Thanks though!

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Nattie
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Did you use tea in the cupcake recipe?

VariaTEA
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I did not. My family doesn’t really drink it plus there was already so much in this recipe

Nattie
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Ahh okay. I’ve been wanting to try to make Earl Grey cupcakes for a while now but I don’t know how to go about it!

VariaTEA
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There’s lot of recipes online for that

Nattie
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Yeah I’ve read some, was just hoping I’d be able to pick the brain of someone who’d tried it (:

Nattie
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Thanks though!

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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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