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drank Ginger Cola Black Tea by 52teas
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I decided to make this as a tea pop and while prepping it, I wasn’t paying close attention and read the instructions for a different tea that steeped for only two minutes instead of three. I then either turned off the two minute timer without paying attention or never set the timer in the first place so I don’t actually know how long this steeped for and I couldn’t say if its oversteeped or understeeped. This is what happens when you make tea while distracted, I guess.

Based on the flavor, I would say perhaps slightly understeeped since a lot of the front end of the sip is just carbonated water. Then I get a bit of ginger cola amazingness and then I get back to carbonated water. I blame myself but also think this is better as a cold brew or regular tea than a teapop perhaps.

Leafhopper

I’ve done similar things more often than I can count. Being distracted is a great way to make bad tea.

Shanie O Maniac

This is one of my all-time favorites. I’ve never had it as Teapop, but it is very good as a cold brew, and the regular brew is a weakness for me.

That said, I have a tendency to either overleaf or oversteep because I love the flavor that much, and I’m a sucker for a good ginger “punch-in-the-throat” LOL!

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Leafhopper

I’ve done similar things more often than I can count. Being distracted is a great way to make bad tea.

Shanie O Maniac

This is one of my all-time favorites. I’ve never had it as Teapop, but it is very good as a cold brew, and the regular brew is a weakness for me.

That said, I have a tendency to either overleaf or oversteep because I love the flavor that much, and I’m a sucker for a good ginger “punch-in-the-throat” LOL!

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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.

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