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drank Pumpkin Seed Brittle by A Quarter to Tea
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The smell of this one reminded me of DAVIDsTEA Pumpkin Chai. I think the mix of pumpkin, caramel, and spice had my mind drifting to Pumpkin Chai. Also, both have the little pumpkin sprinkles. Anyways, tastewise, this is a lot nuttier than Pumpkin Chai and with a lot more spice. It’s nice enough but AQ2T has a very particular spice blend with a lot of their Fall/Winter teas and it is not my favorite. That spice blend is present here as well which makes this feel familiar and a bit boring. I like the nuttiness though.

In other news, my new obsession is candles. Since I have my own apartment with no little animals running around who might get hurt, I burn them often and they just make things cozier and delightful. I told my friend this and she said between my love of tea, reading, and no candles, she thinks I should have been a librarian. Alas, just like my tea collection, I can see my love of candles getting out of hand if I am not careful. MUST. RESIST. THE. URGE. TO. SPEND!
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I love flames! LOL It started with candles, and I have added hurricane lamps, lanterns, corks that float on oil and water with a wick, glass tealight holders that float in a bowl or a pool or your bath, incense burners (sort of counts?), and a reproduction of a clay pot with a wick dangling out like would have been used thousands of years ago. I would love to get a clock candle and a courting candle someday…if I had room. Enjoy the flickering flames safely!

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Don’t give me ideas. Candles already seem like an expense. Thankfully I am holding strong…sorta…I bought candles on Black Friday but that doesnt count, right?!?!

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I love flames! LOL It started with candles, and I have added hurricane lamps, lanterns, corks that float on oil and water with a wick, glass tealight holders that float in a bowl or a pool or your bath, incense burners (sort of counts?), and a reproduction of a clay pot with a wick dangling out like would have been used thousands of years ago. I would love to get a clock candle and a courting candle someday…if I had room. Enjoy the flickering flames safely!

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Don’t give me ideas. Candles already seem like an expense. Thankfully I am holding strong…sorta…I bought candles on Black Friday but that doesnt count, right?!?!

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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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