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C is for…Cereal Milk

This quickly became a favourite in last month’s sipdown tournament (another awesome idea by Mastress Alita! Thank you!) so I couldn’t let a day of “C” teas pass without sneaking this in.

I had the latte while video chatting with a friend and it was so good…as per usual. It just really captures the nostalgia of cereal milk while replicating the delicious soft serve from Momofuku Milk Bar. Is that the inspiration behind the blend? I don’t know but it is what I think of when I drink it. Also, I realize that may be a bit of an obscure reference but I am not sure how else to describe it. I guess it is a mix of when you were a kid and getting excited for the milk at the end of your sugary cereal bowl because you know its going to be creamy and delicious but also sweet and yummy and just the best way to have milk when you are a kid. But take that flavor and making it a soft serve cone so now its even better because its ice cream. All that childhood excitement for ice cream and sugar but made a little sophisticated for an adult palate by one of the world’s top chefs.

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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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