VariaTEA Send Message

345 Followers / 115 Following

91
drank Lemon Poppyseed Muffin by A Quarter to Tea
6444 tasting notes

I broke into my stash of this to work as liquid courage. I hate selfies but decided to post one on the Sororitea Sisters instagram page as part of a Meet the Sisters series I wanted to start since the new year. My hair, which I have been attempting to perft with the curly girl method, was looking alright and I decided to just go for it. You can see the post and learn a little about me (though if you read my notes, you likely know most of the info) here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLAUzdlgYZ5/

As for this tea, its one of the oldest in my stash and I have a lot of it but once it is gone it is gone. That’s sad because this is spot on for a lemon poppyseed muffin, the bright yellow one bursting with citrus flavor and topped with a vanilla glaze. It’s accurate and delightful and just what I needed.
5 comments
Edit
Courtney
Delete

Yay for the curly girl method going well!

Courtney
Delete

Your hair looks awesome! Love the photo. :)

Sil
Delete

hair is coming along nicely! love it

VariaTEA
Delete

Thank you. I’ve been using DevaCurl samples and Mizani Miracle Milk but I’ve ordered a bunch of other products to try because I read reviews that the Devacurl didn’t help much with frizz. I figured I’d try other things before committing to more

Courtney
Delete

Love that! I don’t use a curly specific shampoo (I use Calia), but I do have curly products (we both love Innersense).

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

People who liked this

Comments

Courtney
Delete

Yay for the curly girl method going well!

Courtney
Delete

Your hair looks awesome! Love the photo. :)

Sil
Delete

hair is coming along nicely! love it

VariaTEA
Delete

Thank you. I’ve been using DevaCurl samples and Mizani Miracle Milk but I’ve ordered a bunch of other products to try because I read reviews that the Devacurl didn’t help much with frizz. I figured I’d try other things before committing to more

Courtney
Delete

Love that! I don’t use a curly specific shampoo (I use Calia), but I do have curly products (we both love Innersense).

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

Profile

Bio

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

Location

Waterdown, Ontario

Following These People

See More

Moderator Tools

Mark as Spammer