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VariaTEA drank Coffee Caramel by Nineteen-02

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It’s been a slow start to the day. I actually didn’t even get out of bed until 10:30 and have been really dragging my ass. My first exam is tomorrow and though I feel prepared for that exam and the one I have on Friday, I have 3 exams next week that I am no where near ready for and it just feels like I am running out of time to get ready. Yet, I am still dragging my ass.

Hoping some caffeine can get my butt into high gear but we shall see. I reached for this one because (1) it was an easy sipdown and (2) it had coffee beans which may or may not contribute more caffeine. Also, it is one of the teas Evol Ving Ness shared with me in our swap that unfortunately has not been explored as much as I would have liked. So I am getting to the swap teas now, amongst trying to drink my other teas. Basically I am just trying to drink ALL THE TEAS!

I don’t love the flavor of coffee but this is actually nice. It almost has a bit of a mocha element to it given the deep richness of the coffee and some sweetness from the caramel. It’s a nice cup to start off my day…at almost noon…oh goodness. Thank you Evol Ving Ness for sharing :)

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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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