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VariaTEA drank #42 Golden Turmeric (formerly Ginger Turmeric) by Tea Revv

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Ginger and turmeric are the stars here. It’s got a nice spiced flavor atop green tea. It is nice though not something I would reach for often. It is awesome to be able to taste again but I am saving rating until I’m back to 100% normal.

Anyways, instead of doing my studying for exams or preparing for my client meeting tomorrow, I decided to go through my steepster cupboard and make sure it is up to date. Turns out there were a bunch of teas I have finished or traded but left in my virtual cupboard. So, I went from 330something to 282 real fast when I actually took the time to go through it all.

However, one question I have is what to do with the teas in my swap box? Currently they are not in my online cupboard because I have no interest in drinking them. Some teas I have designated for certain people so I think it makes sense that those are no longer listed but for the teas that are just in my swap box with no intentional recipient, should I add them in to my virtual cupboard? What do others do?

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i took them out of my cupboard when i used to swap and if a swamp came up, i’d either throw in a few random things i thought the person would like or let them know about the teas in my swap box..

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I like that plan. It keeps my cupboard number down under 300 lol.

Sil
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well….sort of. your teas are here haha

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Sil
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i took them out of my cupboard when i used to swap and if a swamp came up, i’d either throw in a few random things i thought the person would like or let them know about the teas in my swap box..

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I like that plan. It keeps my cupboard number down under 300 lol.

Sil
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well….sort of. your teas are here haha

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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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