Thank you Cavocorax for being so kind and giving me some unflavored Butiki blacks in support of my new journey into straight teas. This one is quite good, malty and sweet with delicious notes of caramel. It reminds me slightly of Yezi’s Jin Pin, which is great since that is the tea that inspired this exploration. However, of the two, I think I prefer Jin Pin, but this is delicious in its own right as well.

In other news, got my haircut today, after quite some time and it feels like I lost 10 pounds :P. Alas, my happiness is being spoiled by the fact that my friends birthday is tonight (that is not what is ruining my mood since birthdays are happy times) which means I have to get dressed up and mission downtown to spend a few hrs with drunk people I don’t know only to have to subway back at midnight. All I really want to do is stay home in pajamas and drink tea but oh well. Also, the dressing up part is annoying given we are going to a pub which, at least in Montreal, meant jeans and tshirts were acceptable

keychange

Oh god, knowing you have to get all dressed up and loiter around town with drunk people (all be it for a good reason) just so irritating? I mean, it isn’t always irritating—but when it is it really, really is.

VariaTEA

Yeah, I think it is only super annoying because (a) I know I won’t be drinking and everyone will be drunk, and (b) there is so much money and travel time (because I am in the suburbs) that it doesn’t seem worth it for only a few hrs. I am sure once I am there, I will have fun but the thought of it is not all that appealing.

Also, my friend said to be sorta dressy so I had a simple black dress that I was gonna wear with combat boots (to stay comfortable/dress it down), however she said it was dressier than what she was wearing so I threw on jean leggings (with the dress since luckily it’s short- I don’t plan on _only- wearing leggings :P) and decided that is fine.

Nxtdoor

You back?

Courtney

Unflavoured blacks FTW! Also, I hope you end up enjoying yourself. I understand that feeling all too well.

VariaTEA

Yep and I have been meaning to message you but things have been quite hectic as of late

TeaLady441

Yay for new hairs! Also, I hope things go ok for you tonight! I totally TOTALLY understand the chill evening at home instead of the uncomfortable night at the bar. I’d wear jeans/t-shirt regardless so it’s probably good that I don’t get invited out much. haha

keychange

Hope it isn’t too bad!

VariaTEA

Thanks guys. It would have been nice to stay home as the night wasn’t all that fun but my friend enjoyed her birthday which is all that counts really. Tomorrow (today) I can spend drinking tea and it will be great!

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keychange

Oh god, knowing you have to get all dressed up and loiter around town with drunk people (all be it for a good reason) just so irritating? I mean, it isn’t always irritating—but when it is it really, really is.

VariaTEA

Yeah, I think it is only super annoying because (a) I know I won’t be drinking and everyone will be drunk, and (b) there is so much money and travel time (because I am in the suburbs) that it doesn’t seem worth it for only a few hrs. I am sure once I am there, I will have fun but the thought of it is not all that appealing.

Also, my friend said to be sorta dressy so I had a simple black dress that I was gonna wear with combat boots (to stay comfortable/dress it down), however she said it was dressier than what she was wearing so I threw on jean leggings (with the dress since luckily it’s short- I don’t plan on _only- wearing leggings :P) and decided that is fine.

Nxtdoor

You back?

Courtney

Unflavoured blacks FTW! Also, I hope you end up enjoying yourself. I understand that feeling all too well.

VariaTEA

Yep and I have been meaning to message you but things have been quite hectic as of late

TeaLady441

Yay for new hairs! Also, I hope things go ok for you tonight! I totally TOTALLY understand the chill evening at home instead of the uncomfortable night at the bar. I’d wear jeans/t-shirt regardless so it’s probably good that I don’t get invited out much. haha

keychange

Hope it isn’t too bad!

VariaTEA

Thanks guys. It would have been nice to stay home as the night wasn’t all that fun but my friend enjoyed her birthday which is all that counts really. Tomorrow (today) I can spend drinking tea and it will be great!

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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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