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VariaTEA drank White Chocolate Peppermint by The NecessiTeas

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Sipping on this while watching A Series of Unfortunate Events. I was watching Smallville but then my Crave stopped working so I switched back to Netflix and found this little blast from the past. I am only an episode in and if nothing else I can say this is definitely better than the Jim Carey-starring disaster.

Anyways, this is my second eggnog latte of the day since I am trying to use up the copious amount of eggnog my family has stocked up on that expires in a week. This one is better than my earlier tea latte because for one it is properly measured out but for another this has a really lovely white chocolate flavor. The peppermint creeps in at the end of the sip and leaves everything tasting fresh and minty.

I had this once before when I did the Battle of the Peppermint Necessiteas (http://sororiteasisters.com/2016/12/20/battle-of-the-peppermint-necessiteas/) and now I can say that this is definitely better as a latte. Plain, the carob comes out much more but none of that is present as a latte.

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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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