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DAVIDsTEA Matcha Advent Calendar – Day 1

ADVENT DAY!!! I was literally bouncing and jumping for joy and my family thought I was nuts but I was so excited. And I was also ignoring all of social media and steepster for fear of spoilers since my days end late and start late thanks to my weird hours dictated by school and baby.

Anyways, today has felt very hectic. I made this hours ago as a hot latte by tossing 3 perfect matcha spoons (maybe 1/2 the package) into 8 oz of milk while it frothed. I would have done 16 oz but my sister’s machine only holds 8. I had a few sips while it was hot and I really liked it. Like between the spices and sweetness, it was almost spot on for pumpkin pie for me. But, like I said, its been hectic so I am finishing the cup cold now. A little bit of the matcha has settled which is making the last few sips very sweet but umami flavored as well. Not loving that but perhaps that’s my fault for leaving it for so long. Overall, a pretty good start to the day.

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Ya, last year I had an advent which was a gift from a friend spoiled for me and now I’m avoiding Steepster until it feels “safe”.

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Mastress Alita
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Ya, last year I had an advent which was a gift from a friend spoiled for me and now I’m avoiding Steepster until it feels “safe”.

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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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