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drank Hot Cross Buns by A Quarter to Tea
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Happy Easter!!! I found a tea to celebrate with…

As Kittena said D is not for…Hot Cross Buns

This is one of the oldest teas in my cupboard, along with Hummingbird and Lemon Poppyseed Muffin. They are the teas I am hoarding from AQ2T since they are favorites. Part of this makes me a little nervous each time I have a cup because I worry it won’t be as good as I remember. Thankfully, it is.

This tea is so bready and delicious but with the most accurate lemon glaze flavor. I have never had Hot Cross Buns but if this is any representation of what they taste like, I know I would be a fan. Sweet. Sticky. Ooey. Gooey. Hot. Fresh. Bread. With. Lemon. YUM!
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Kittenna
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Hahahaha. This would have been a great tea to have today! I’m annoyed I didn’t think of it, but I don’t think I want a big, fresh cup of caffeine this late at night.

Also, super impressed that these are among the oldest in your cupboard. I basically consider them to still be pretty fresh, which they are compared to the rest of my AQ2T, Butiki, and much of my DT stuff. In fact – I believe I may have the original TOTM packages of at least one (Hummingbird), if not all three of these. Heh.

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Hahahaha. This would have been a great tea to have today! I’m annoyed I didn’t think of it, but I don’t think I want a big, fresh cup of caffeine this late at night.

Also, super impressed that these are among the oldest in your cupboard. I basically consider them to still be pretty fresh, which they are compared to the rest of my AQ2T, Butiki, and much of my DT stuff. In fact – I believe I may have the original TOTM packages of at least one (Hummingbird), if not all three of these. Heh.

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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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