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drank Nina's Japon by Nina's Paris
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So last night I did not sleep as I was writing a paper. I finally finished that at 10 am this morning and though my intention was to sleep for two hours before my class, my friend who is vacationing in Asia messaged me so I ended up talking to her instead.

I think proceeded to go to class, drop off my paper, and then promptly turn around to go home as I still have a midterm and a paper proposal I need to worry about by Wednesday. On the way, I dropped off some tea packages and grabbed some groceries and then got home, started the kettle, and turned on an episode of Bones to relax for a little while.

Apparently I relaxed too much because I passed out, sitting upright, and cross legged on my bed. I woke up at 7 and was super disoriented and immediately thought it was Wednesday and that I slept through both the exam and the paper proposal. After a moment of panic I realized what was happening and decided I was still very tire. I quickly fell asleep once again. Now, it is 9 pm and I have not had lunch or dinner or any tea today.

I saw Courtney had Japon and I decided that I also was going to make myself a cup. Typically I would try a new tea or aim for a sipdown but now that I am under 100, I can happily reach for my favorites and know that the others will be drunk in due time.

And of course, this is the perfect cup, as always. I am getting more caramel today than genmaicha but I don’t mind as all the components are still there and still delicious.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 30 sec
Courtney

This week is insanity for me too! I put a honey face mask on this afternoon to take a quick 15 minute break, and I fell asleep sitting up on the couch as well – with honey on my face!

VariaTEA

Hahaha. I think I have officially said “screw the midterm” and I will just worry about the paper proposal. The midterm is for my pass/fail class and I have a 90% so even if I get a 0% on the midterm, I can still pass.

Courtney

Haha I love it. Yes at times, I’ve done the same. I’m writing up 2 midterms reports right now, but they are each worth 10%, and I have the conservation research project due in under 2 weeks, which is worth 55%. Hmm… I wonder which will get more attention?

keychange

Wow. Often I miss being a student, but not when I read posts like these! on the flip side, I can’t tell you just how much my soul aches for a post-lunch nap.

VariaTEA

Yeah, it is certainly a bit hectic. Though after Wednesday I will get a bit of a break which will be nice.

Courtney

Oh nice! I have things due Thursday and Friday, although I have a much better handle on those bizarrely. I would choose to do the things that are due the latest first. :P

And keychange haha! I could also go for naps. Always. :P

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Courtney

This week is insanity for me too! I put a honey face mask on this afternoon to take a quick 15 minute break, and I fell asleep sitting up on the couch as well – with honey on my face!

VariaTEA

Hahaha. I think I have officially said “screw the midterm” and I will just worry about the paper proposal. The midterm is for my pass/fail class and I have a 90% so even if I get a 0% on the midterm, I can still pass.

Courtney

Haha I love it. Yes at times, I’ve done the same. I’m writing up 2 midterms reports right now, but they are each worth 10%, and I have the conservation research project due in under 2 weeks, which is worth 55%. Hmm… I wonder which will get more attention?

keychange

Wow. Often I miss being a student, but not when I read posts like these! on the flip side, I can’t tell you just how much my soul aches for a post-lunch nap.

VariaTEA

Yeah, it is certainly a bit hectic. Though after Wednesday I will get a bit of a break which will be nice.

Courtney

Oh nice! I have things due Thursday and Friday, although I have a much better handle on those bizarrely. I would choose to do the things that are due the latest first. :P

And keychange haha! I could also go for naps. Always. :P

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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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