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I found the chocolate!! Thanks to Cavocorax’s wonderful suggestion of making this in cold milk, I was able to start my morning with a delicious chocolate-y snack. Though it was not quite chocolate milk level of chocolate flavor, there was enough flavor to still be noticeable and delightful. Thank you Cavocorax for both sending me the sample and for the cold milk suggestion (I feel like I am the only one who did not know this was a good way to have matcha haha).Something tells me I will be going through the matcha faster now that I don’t need to wait for boiling water to cool in order to make it.

MissB

Smoothies are my favorite way to make matcha. So glad you’re enjoying these now! (Also, the level of flavoring does make a difference – delicate, distinctive, robust, etc.)

VariaTEA

I actually don’t know what level any of these are. I should probably ask Cavo because she sent me the samples. However, I do have a couple of samples from Sil that are distinctive and I find that tends to be enough for a fair bit of the teas.

JennyFur

I actually do mine in warmed almond milk. Going to have to try it cold now.

VariaTEA

haha it has changed my matcha world. I mean it seems so obvious once someone says it. And the best part is no having to wait for water to boil or cool. Just dump the matcha, pour the milk, stir, and drink. It has really helped a lot of flavors that I did not taste as a latte shine.

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MissB

Smoothies are my favorite way to make matcha. So glad you’re enjoying these now! (Also, the level of flavoring does make a difference – delicate, distinctive, robust, etc.)

VariaTEA

I actually don’t know what level any of these are. I should probably ask Cavo because she sent me the samples. However, I do have a couple of samples from Sil that are distinctive and I find that tends to be enough for a fair bit of the teas.

JennyFur

I actually do mine in warmed almond milk. Going to have to try it cold now.

VariaTEA

haha it has changed my matcha world. I mean it seems so obvious once someone says it. And the best part is no having to wait for water to boil or cool. Just dump the matcha, pour the milk, stir, and drink. It has really helped a lot of flavors that I did not taste as a latte shine.

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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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