Right now I am soo happy to have a big mug of hot tea! I have electric heating in my apartment and the temperature gage is pretty old fashioned (the dial that has notches for ever 5 degrees C) and also outside my actual bedroom. The result of this antiquated system? Despite keeping the dial between 10C and 15C at all times, my room is either freezing cold (as in I am decked out completely in sweats and socks and tucked into bed and I still can’t feel my extremities) or boiling hot (as in I could be naked and still sweating) depending on what notch it is slightly turned towards. So, all day long, I am running in and out of my room turning the dial between basically 12C and 13C, adding/removing clothing, and getting in/out of the bed. The worst part? Before I lost 65 pounds, this was not a problem because I barely put the heat on and was still always hot. Right now, as I sit in my room freezing, I can actually see the positives of gaining the weight back but luckily, that isn’t entirely necessary because I got a big old mug of this to keep my hands and body a little bit warmer…even if it does mostly just taste like honeybush today.
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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
Location
Waterdown, Ontario
