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Matcha Latte Sipdown (323)

This latte was a mess from start to finish. The measuring was a bit wonky because I hate measuring out of the little tins (they are cute though). Then I wasn’t sure how much milk to froth. Then I pulled out a tea cup and thought it was bigger than it was so the matcha and milk didn’t all fit. That was probably for the best since I managed to spill the milk a fair bit on the tea cabinet and on another mini matcha tin (which thankfully was sealed twice so I don’t think there was an issue). Also, the matcha was brown and for the life of me I can’t remember if that is the color it should be or if it has turned with age.

Tastewise, this is flat and diluted by probably too much milk. It is distinctly toffee apple – like those bright green apple lollipops covered in caramel but the flavor isn’t fully developed. Or perhaps it is weighed down by the milk.

Courtney

Those lollipops are so good!

Cameron B.

OMG latte disaster lol! And it looks like this has rooibos in it, so the brown color is probably normal ha ha.

Courtney

Also, the mess :/, never fun!

Mastress Alita

I think my displeasure at getting my measuring spoon to properly scoop inside those tiny tins is why I just decided to dump the entirity of each tin into a smoothie each day, hahaha!

VariaTEA

Thankfully the mess wasn’t too bad. Also, @Mastress Alita, I feel like that’s a good way to go about using the samples.

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Courtney

Those lollipops are so good!

Cameron B.

OMG latte disaster lol! And it looks like this has rooibos in it, so the brown color is probably normal ha ha.

Courtney

Also, the mess :/, never fun!

Mastress Alita

I think my displeasure at getting my measuring spoon to properly scoop inside those tiny tins is why I just decided to dump the entirity of each tin into a smoothie each day, hahaha!

VariaTEA

Thankfully the mess wasn’t too bad. Also, @Mastress Alita, I feel like that’s a good way to go about using the samples.

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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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