Sad Sipdown (made even sadder because this was removed from my cupboard so my number doesn’t change).

Anyways, I decided to splurge since tomorrow I am starting a clean eating challenge and that means no tea. So, for my last day of tea (for the next two weeks), I decided it was finally time to break out the last of this amazing sample courtesy of Cavocorax. This tea is creamy, bright, fresh and delicious and I am sad to see it go.

OMGsrsly

No TEA?! That sounds horrible. ;) Good luck with your challenge.

Roswell Strange

D: No tea at all? Not even herbals? Tea twin you’re crazy.

TeaLady441

Good luck!!!
And that’s a good tea to go out on!

VariaTEA

Thank you. So far so good though I miss my teas. I am wondering if maybe I can drink caffeine free since the reason it says no tea is the caffeine (though it does allow for three cups of green tea)

OMGsrsly

I think as long as you avoid overly sugared drinks it should be fine. :) I’ve actually stolen a couple recipes from that to use in my daily life. The overnight oatmeal microwaves up perfectly in the morning with no cooking required! Just 50 seconds and it’s warm.

VariaTEA

I had the overnight oatmeal today. I liked it though I think in the future if I made it on my own, I would use the vanilla almond milk as opposed to the unsweetened. Also, the plan is meant to be a cleanse but I am just following it to get back into the habit of healthy eating and to pick up some new recipes so I am thinking that tea isn’t such a big deal.

OMGsrsly

I don’t like yogurt in it, so I used a bit of ahem cream. That might be why it was so tasty. I made more for tomorrow, using dried currants. I need to get back into eating breakfast, but I know that camping is going to be full of weird and unhealthy foods. (Toasted marshmallows FTW!)

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OMGsrsly

No TEA?! That sounds horrible. ;) Good luck with your challenge.

Roswell Strange

D: No tea at all? Not even herbals? Tea twin you’re crazy.

TeaLady441

Good luck!!!
And that’s a good tea to go out on!

VariaTEA

Thank you. So far so good though I miss my teas. I am wondering if maybe I can drink caffeine free since the reason it says no tea is the caffeine (though it does allow for three cups of green tea)

OMGsrsly

I think as long as you avoid overly sugared drinks it should be fine. :) I’ve actually stolen a couple recipes from that to use in my daily life. The overnight oatmeal microwaves up perfectly in the morning with no cooking required! Just 50 seconds and it’s warm.

VariaTEA

I had the overnight oatmeal today. I liked it though I think in the future if I made it on my own, I would use the vanilla almond milk as opposed to the unsweetened. Also, the plan is meant to be a cleanse but I am just following it to get back into the habit of healthy eating and to pick up some new recipes so I am thinking that tea isn’t such a big deal.

OMGsrsly

I don’t like yogurt in it, so I used a bit of ahem cream. That might be why it was so tasty. I made more for tomorrow, using dried currants. I need to get back into eating breakfast, but I know that camping is going to be full of weird and unhealthy foods. (Toasted marshmallows FTW!)

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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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