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drank Birthday Cake by Dollar Tea Club
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Iced Latte Sipdown (269)

I got this from the Dollar Tea Club subscription again and I debated about putting it straight into my swap box but instead decided to make an iced latte.

At first, it didn’t taste like much but after sitting for a little bit, it started to taste like sprinkles. Sprinkles and vanilla cake batter. I’m into it and while it’s not the best take on birthday cake I’ve ever had, it’s good. I wouldn’t be mad if it showed up again…and seems like it might be since Dollar Tea Club liked the picture of this iced latte on Instagram and has suggested sending me a full size bag in order to have me do a step-by-step photo guide.
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Shanie O Maniac
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Aww poop. This just reminded me I didn’t order from Adagio during my birth month so I missed a chance at their secret “Birthday” tea.

Do you know any good (and available) birthday cake teas? I’m a sucker for birthday cake flavor and I can’t seem to find a bunch.

VariaTEA
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This one isn’t bad though not my favourite since I find it can be a bit hot and miss. Otherwise it’s hard to say since my favourite Birthday Cake tea was made by Butiki which is obviously no longer available and I know 52 Teas had good ones but they’re not available either. If I think of one though, I’ll let you know.

ashmanra
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I had never heard of the Adagio birthday thing! Too late for this year, but I will have to check it out.

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Shanie O Maniac
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Aww poop. This just reminded me I didn’t order from Adagio during my birth month so I missed a chance at their secret “Birthday” tea.

Do you know any good (and available) birthday cake teas? I’m a sucker for birthday cake flavor and I can’t seem to find a bunch.

VariaTEA
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This one isn’t bad though not my favourite since I find it can be a bit hot and miss. Otherwise it’s hard to say since my favourite Birthday Cake tea was made by Butiki which is obviously no longer available and I know 52 Teas had good ones but they’re not available either. If I think of one though, I’ll let you know.

ashmanra
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I had never heard of the Adagio birthday thing! Too late for this year, but I will have to check it out.

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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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