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I used to love getting a fresh mango lemonade from a restaurant called Oliver and Bonacini when I was younger. My aunt would take me and my cousins when I slept over at their house. Then we’d get to go to indigo and get books. This, as a tea lemonade, tastes just. Like. That! So it’s nostalgic and deliciously mango to compliment the lemonade.

Also this is surprisingly comforting during an otherwise shitty weekend. Even this tea lemonade had its issues. I ended up oversteeping the tea because the first mug I pulled out broke when I dropped an ice cube into it. Saturday morning, my sister woke me up because our aunt in Israel messaged to tell us our dad in LA had a heart attack. He’s ok and my aunt is a doctor and said his heart attack was best case scenario of heart attacks. Before that, we learned my sister’s blood pressure has gone up and the doctors are worried about preeclampsia. So all in all, a shitty weekend. But the tea is good so there’s that.

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tea-sipper
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I’m sorry about your dad – but at least it could have been worse.

ashmanra
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I am so sorry! I am glad your dad’s prognosis is good and the doctors are staying on top of your sister’s condition. Prayers for them and for relief for you as I know you are worried about them! Better days for everyone, and soon, please!

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tea-sipper
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I’m sorry about your dad – but at least it could have been worse.

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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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