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drank Fantasy Island by DAVIDsTEA
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When I first started getting into iced lattes, I asked Roswell Strange what tea I should use because she sometimes thinks of things I wouldn’t. I had recently just repurchased this and so when she suggested it, it seemed like such a great idea. Then I got distracted and never made it. So now, weeks later, I did it and it’s delicious!

First of all, I’m just really glad that I still enjoy this tea after so many years. And second of all, I really enjoy it as an iced latte. The black tea always gave the more sweet and almost tropical fruit flavours this heaviness, which I didn’t mind because I liked the raspberry coconut combo. However, having it as an iced latte, that heaviness works so well and makes this both fruity and fun while also really selling a dessert vibe. If you’re trying to cut snacking, this is a great way to feel satisfied but also get those typically lighter fruit flavours.

Good call, Roswell Strange!

tea-sipper

Yeah, I’m trying to think of a dessert tea to dissuade my snacking RIGHT NOW because I already ate way too much today. This pandemic is not helping me not stress eat.

VariaTEA

My sister and I got super into baking and she’s pregnant and not allowed carbs so guess who was eating all the baked goods…

Iced lattes have been great for “dessert” for me. I’ve been decadent with whipped cream and syrup though so I guess they kind of are dessert

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tea-sipper

Yeah, I’m trying to think of a dessert tea to dissuade my snacking RIGHT NOW because I already ate way too much today. This pandemic is not helping me not stress eat.

VariaTEA

My sister and I got super into baking and she’s pregnant and not allowed carbs so guess who was eating all the baked goods…

Iced lattes have been great for “dessert” for me. I’ve been decadent with whipped cream and syrup though so I guess they kind of are dessert

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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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