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VariaTEA drank White Tea Raspberry by Tea of Life

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Sororitea Sisters TTB

So not only did a giant package arrive for me from CuppaGeek for me for the tea blog (which has yet to be added to my cupboard because I am afraid) but the HUGE Sororitea Sisters TTB also showed up so on top of all the other new teas that arrived this week, I am now trying to power through the TTB. And going out for Summerlicious every night. And expecting my AQ2T monthly subscription to arrive this Monday. Between tea and food, I have been full for basically a week straight.

This is one of the teas from the traveling teabox and I reached for it because it was a teabag and that means it is easy to make. Plus, being a white tea, I thought it might be on the lighter side. That isn’t exactly too because it has a rich raspberry flavor combined with a pretty full white base. I would say this tea would be a simple tea that would be nice in the winter because to me it just has a bit of the winter heaviness that hopefully people know what I am talking about. It’s not bad for a teabag but as it cools, it gets a little bitter and soapy so best to drink this quick.

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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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