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VariaTEA drank Hummingbird by A Quarter to Tea

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I made this as an iced latte with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle to enjoy while I worked on a research memo for work that I have been stressing over all week. I spoke to a former employee in my position regarding the assignment and she really helped me clear my head so finishing it went much smoother than the rest of the experience. Now I am debating sending it off to the lawyer now or waiting for the morning and giving it a once over after I sleep. As much as I’d like to do the former, my gut says give it the once over in the morning. So instead I am updating my tea journal and watching Scrubs while writing about this tea.

The banana smell was so awesome when I started scooping out the tea and I am super glad it is coming through in the latte as well. I figured caramel syrup would compliment the praline element of this and while it was a bit much at first, it’s really mixed in now making for an awesome liquid dessert. Banana is first and foremost but with a whole lot of vanilla as well. It’s like banana-vanilla ice cream with caramelized praline. It’s honestly so good!!! MMMMmmmmgood!!!!

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Nattie
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Well, I have to make a latte now.

amandastory516
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This sounds so tasty! I really miss AQ2T.

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Nattie
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Well, I have to make a latte now.

amandastory516
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This sounds so tasty! I really miss AQ2T.

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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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Waterdown, Ontario

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