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drank Earl Grey Cupcake by 52teas
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I was actually planning to make a honeybush tea as a latte but didn’t have enough leaf for it. So, I explored in my focus area and this caught my eye. It is one of the blends from last year’s advent calendar. It is also one of the Earl Greys that makes me think I like Earl Greys because I really like this.

I made it as a latte because that’s what I was feeling. I intended to use a mix of milk and eggnog but there was just enough milk in the bag for a latte and if I left some behind to have eggnog as well, it would have been a dumb amount left behind in the milk. I do miss the eggnog a little since the fat in it certainly gives the lattes more body. As a result, this seems thinner than my recent lattes but not thin in flavour, which is important.

It’s also important that I share I downed this in like 3 gulps because it is that good. Creamy. Cakey. The nicest earl grey flavor which is present but not overpowering or brisk. I just like it so much. Hoping I see it again soon…

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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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