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drank Ceylon Gold by teakruthi
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Sipdown (240)

I saw the sipdown in sight and decided to just take it. That gets me to about 44-45 empties this month so far (I think). Yay!!

This cup was overleafed b/c it was too much for the cup but not enough for another serving so I said f**k it and just went for it.

Even overleafed this is still smooth though. It has a nice sweetness today mixed in with the hay notes. Slight fruitiness as well. It’s a very good white tea and one I would likely get again if ordering from teakruthi.

tea-sipper

Nice work on the sipdowns! I’m around that number for the year and that is much more than normal, for me. :D

Mastress Alita

I’ve hit just over 100 for the year so far, but I care less about the “number” and more about the “ounces” because so many of my packages are 2oz. packages that take me ages to clear out. The last few months I was averaging clearing 600g per month, which shocked me and I was quite pleased with that.

tea-sipper

Wow! That is a lot of tea drinking!

VariaTEA

Thank you @tea-sipper!

@Mastress Alita – I tried tracking the weight of my tea but was so inconsistent with it that it just never stuck. That’s an impressive amount of sipdowns, especially given the size. Mine range from full packages to single serving samples that I finished. The tournament last month was a great way to work through larger amounts and I am seeing some of the payoff this month from that since some of the teas from the tournament only had a serving left that I finished this month.

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tea-sipper

Nice work on the sipdowns! I’m around that number for the year and that is much more than normal, for me. :D

Mastress Alita

I’ve hit just over 100 for the year so far, but I care less about the “number” and more about the “ounces” because so many of my packages are 2oz. packages that take me ages to clear out. The last few months I was averaging clearing 600g per month, which shocked me and I was quite pleased with that.

tea-sipper

Wow! That is a lot of tea drinking!

VariaTEA

Thank you @tea-sipper!

@Mastress Alita – I tried tracking the weight of my tea but was so inconsistent with it that it just never stuck. That’s an impressive amount of sipdowns, especially given the size. Mine range from full packages to single serving samples that I finished. The tournament last month was a great way to work through larger amounts and I am seeing some of the payoff this month from that since some of the teas from the tournament only had a serving left that I finished this month.

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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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