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Shae drank Blueberry Vanilla Peach by A Quarter to Tea

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I haven’t been writing much lately or drinking much tea. I have a cup most mornings at work, but it’s become more of a habit. Not something I put a lot of thought into. My tea cabinet is overflowing and I miss the ritual of it all so I’m having a latte today, on a Saturday, to really take it in and enjoy it. I’ve been carrying this blend in my bag for a while now, wanting to try it but always going back to the comfort of my favorite black teas instead. I pulled it out today, along with my milk frother, and went through the process of making a cup. Boil the water (just half a cup), cool the water, measure the tea (double the tea), steep the tea, warm the milk, froth the milk, swirl the honey, mind the foam, take a sip. It took longer than my normal cup but has been so relaxing and worth what little extra time it took to make.

A Quarter to Tea has been my very favorite tea company lately. Their teas are so fragrant and flavorful. Never disappointing. I can always count on them to be strong and the flavors distinct. This is no exception. The blueberry shines brighter than all the rest, both in the aroma and the taste. I love the addition of the butterfly pea flowers in their blends as well. My cup was a beautiful greenish blue hue. I’m not sure if there is a flavor there but the color alone makes it fun to drink. This reminds me a lot of their Bedtime Blues blend which I love most of all. Something about being here with a warm mug in my hands really changes my perspective today for the better.

Second Steep
4 ounces water + 4 ounces milk + 170 degrees + 8 minutes

Flavors: Blueberry

Preparation

170 °F / 76 °C 4 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Lifetime student. Lover of books and paper and ink. Kitchen dweller. Aspiring herbalist, excessively proud cat lady, and tea fanatic. Thirty-something elder millennial. She/her.

I love flavored black teas most of all, always with cream and honey. I enjoy floral and fruity teas, as well as flavored or scented ones. I’m not overly fond of green or white teas, but I’ve found a few that I enjoy.

I’m open to tea swaps and/or just sharing what’s in my tea cabinet! Please reach out if you see something I have that you’d like to try. I do my best to update my cupboard regularly.

Favorites
Any and all black teas, smoky teas, raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, bergamot, chai spices, floral teas, caramel/toffee, jasmine, rose, vanilla, peaches, plums, valerian root, cinnamon, cardamom

Not a huge fan
White teas, green teas, artificial sweeteners, sarsaparilla, licorice, lemongrass, lavender, hot hibiscus, hibiscus in black tea blends

Rating Scale

1-20: By far, one of the worst teas I’ve tasted. I most certainly will not finish my cup and will likely “gift” the rest to my sweet husband, James, who almost always enjoys the teas I dislike (and vice versa).

21-49: This tea is not good, but if I mix it with another tea or find another steeping method I might be able to finish it.

50-69: This one is just okay. I might drink it again if someone were to give it to me, but I probably won’t be buying more for myself.

70-79: This is a consistently good tea. It’s reliable but not necessarily special.

80-90: This one is a notch above the rest and I would gladly enjoy a cup of it any day of the week. I’ll likely be keeping this in my cupboard, but it isn’t one of my all-time favorites.

91-95: One small change and this tea would be perfect. I’ll definitely have a stash of this in my kitchen if you come over for tea.

96-100: No words can describe this tea. It’s an experience, an aha moment. Closed eyes, wide smile, encompassing warmth. Absolutely incredible. Perfect.

Updated May 2022.

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