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drank Orzo Strawberry by Lupicia
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Cavocorax and I decided to split 50 g of this tea and as I divided it up, I found myself very excited to get to try the strawberry milkshake goodness promised in the smell. Sipping on it now, I am enjoying the cup, though I still find the base incredibly dense (seriously, this tea is thick and black!) so it is not something I could drink all the time. However, that doesn’t mean that it is bad as when I am in the mood for something a bit heavier this could certainly hit the spot. It is like coffee and a strawberry milkshake had a caffeine-free baby and this is it. I realize that sounds weird but it works.

Sil

i was going to steal a cup from you and cavo but realised kittenna’s package is still here lol

VariaTEA

I can share.

Sil

i’ll steal from kittenna…her package is unopened and this way it’s incentive for her to come get her teas before i drink them all lol

VariaTEA

Haha I do that to my brother with food. I call it “training” seeing as he always comes late for meals because he is playing video games. So one day, I waited 15 minutes and then proceeded to take a bite of his food every additional 5 minutes he was late. When he showed up and half his meal was missing, he learned :P.

Jennkay

Sounds tasty! I’m adding it to the list of Lupicia teas to check out next time I’m in SF.

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Sil

i was going to steal a cup from you and cavo but realised kittenna’s package is still here lol

VariaTEA

I can share.

Sil

i’ll steal from kittenna…her package is unopened and this way it’s incentive for her to come get her teas before i drink them all lol

VariaTEA

Haha I do that to my brother with food. I call it “training” seeing as he always comes late for meals because he is playing video games. So one day, I waited 15 minutes and then proceeded to take a bite of his food every additional 5 minutes he was late. When he showed up and half his meal was missing, he learned :P.

Jennkay

Sounds tasty! I’m adding it to the list of Lupicia teas to check out next time I’m in SF.

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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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