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drank Pistachio Ice Cream by DAVIDsTEA
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So I haven’t been on for a bit as stuff has been pretty crazy at home. My birthday was Tuesday and as a birthday gift my mother kicked me out, called the cops on my brother, and trashed my sister’s bedroom. I also had a midterm that day. So yeah, not the best week so far. Unfortunately, none of this craziness is new to my siblings and I as it has been happening for our entire lives (perks of living with someone who refuses to accept they suffer from mental health issues).

Anyways, I am staying with my sister waiting for this to blow over while my tea stash is trapped in my home with my mom. I did hit up a DAVIDs though to get a Nordic mug for brewing (the purple with the golden elephants), the ice cream cake cupcake pack, the jolly jellybean cupcake pack, and a few other samples. This is one of those samples.

It’s interesting they call this a black tea as there was maybe 6 little leaves in my filter. Predominantly this is nuts and fruit. As a consequence of that, though it does taste like pistachio, it also has an off-sweetness to it that makes it rather weird. I wish I took notes as I sort of absentmindedly sipped on this this morning while making breakfast and doing some things around the house. That plus steepster wasn’t working before which made it difficult to record my thoughts as I drank (I should have jotted down notes, Roswell Strange style lol)

Sil

if you need a place to crash or something, let me know. You are always welcome to hide out at our place.

VariaTEA

Thank you, Sil. That is really appreciated! Luckily my sister has moved out so me, my brother, my sister, my future brother-in-law, and my dog are all having a slumber party lol

Roswell Strange

Sorry to hear that your birthday was less than desirable :( It’s not much solace since I’m a few provinces away, but should you ever find your way to my neck of the woods you’re always welcome here!

VariaTEA

Thank you tea twin! As per usual, this will eventually blow over when my mom decides she is don’t fighting and my siblings and I are forced to just forgive and forget. Then I just need to survive the next semester and a half until school is done and I hopefully get a job. Once I have a stable income, I can move out on my own.

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Sil

if you need a place to crash or something, let me know. You are always welcome to hide out at our place.

VariaTEA

Thank you, Sil. That is really appreciated! Luckily my sister has moved out so me, my brother, my sister, my future brother-in-law, and my dog are all having a slumber party lol

Roswell Strange

Sorry to hear that your birthday was less than desirable :( It’s not much solace since I’m a few provinces away, but should you ever find your way to my neck of the woods you’re always welcome here!

VariaTEA

Thank you tea twin! As per usual, this will eventually blow over when my mom decides she is don’t fighting and my siblings and I are forced to just forgive and forget. Then I just need to survive the next semester and a half until school is done and I hopefully get a job. Once I have a stable income, I can move out on my own.

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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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