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Tea Asks

earl grey:how do you take your tea?

lady grey:favourite outfit?

black tea: where are you from?

irish breakfast:what country do you want to visit?

turkish tea: where have you travelled?

white tea:occupation/career aspirations

rooiboos: 3 facts about my family

matcha: favourite book?

blooming tea: favourite flower?

chamomile:comfort movie?

peppermint:what’s your favourite holiday and why?

milk:do you have any allergies?

sugar:tell me about your first crush

honey:type out the last text you sent

ginger: favourite colour(s)?

green tea:where do you feel most at peace?

bubble tea:what ride would you pick at an amusement park?

mug:when/where do you normally drink tea?

teacup: last tea party?

teapot: music preference?

chai:what do you order at starbucks?

oolong: ideal romantic partner?

darjeeling: a hobby?

pu-erh: 3 random facts about myself

herbal:post a selfie

coffee:surprise coffee ask! how do you take your coffee?

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You shouldn’t be here.

Theon to Sansa Apparently he’s read the books as well. (via thedaughtersstark)

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Anyway, here’s wonderwall..

Rhaegar Targaryen, probably.  (via thedaughtersstark)

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On this episode of Game of Thrones : LITERALLY nothing that happened in the books.

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*dumps a spoonful of glitter into tea* aesthetic.

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My first official tea review comes from my best friend’s fandom blend, A Study in Pink (named after the first episode of Sherlock).

The tin is hand painted by accio-castiels-feathery-ass which perfectly describes the heart of the episode and gives you your first taste of what is inside. When I opened the tin, I immediately could smell the blend of chocolates and fruit, mainly strawberry. (List of ingredients from Adagio, blended with black tea, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rose petals, natural strawberry flavor, natural chocolate flavor, strawberries, dark chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, raspberry leaves, natural creme flavor)

I steeped 1 tsp per 6oz for 4 minutes. The aroma of chocolate, strawberry and cream was subtle but incredibly enticing. I added two scoops of sugar and took my first sip. The tartness from the strawberry was delicious, very fresh and crisp. I then added a splash of milk which gave it a very creamy look and that’s when it came together. It was like eating chocolate covered strawberries. While hot, you get the fresh flavors and tartness from the fruit. When the cup cools, you taste more of the chocolate and cream which is delightful and delicious! Meanwhile, the aftertaste of fresh strawberry lingers long after the tea is gone.

Overall, I will definitely keep this stocked! It is perfect dessert tea and a great tea for loose leaf beginners!!

Click the link to check it out!!http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=64382

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Goldfish Tea Bag - Charm Villa via Mister Finch.

Lustik:  twitter | pinterest | etsy

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I must find these. I must have these.

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A cup of hot tea really heals ur soul this is true science

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Actually, a cup of hot anything in your hands mimics human warmth which is said to have calming properties. So, yes, it’s true. Tea mimics the need for human care, touch, and recognition.

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im going to cry im so lonely now and all i have is this fucking cup of leaf water

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Martin talking about how much tea Peter drinks…

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"The Empty Hearse" Sherlock tea:

blended with green tea, decaf ceylon tea, orange peels, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, natural vanilla flavor, natural spice flavor, natural orange flavor, cinnamon bark, ginger root, cloves, cardamom pods

teas: blood orange, vanilla green, decaf spice

accented with rose hips

I must say, creating a blend that pays homage to the reunion of my favorite army doctor and consulting detective, after such a long wait, wasn’t the easiest task.

Sherlock’s homecoming left John (and the rest of us) with mixed emotions. The blood orange is bold and gives us a taste of Watson’s bitterness. (After two years, could you really blame him??) It really stands out in this tea. It contributes a nice, juicy sweetness too.

The lovely decaf spice blend is subtle adds just a bit of a punch. (As did John.. spicy rage is a nice look on him!)

The vanilla green ties this cuppa together perfectly. It gives it a warm, dark sugar aroma and brings out comforting sweetness that we all witnessed when Johnlock got reunited on screen.

I made this blend specifically caffeine free to help calm nerves. (Like finding out your bff/soulmate actually ISN’T dead. He’s just an asshole.) Feel free to sip this delicious tea to help those Reichenbach feels, too!

Brew @ 200° for 3 minutes. Give it a bit of sugar to make up for not getting a welcome back snogfest. A splash of vanilla soy milk turns it into a creamsicle treat!

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"The Great Game" Sherlock tea: - Found Here!

blended with black tea, toasted mate tea, cinnamon bark, ginger root, dark chocolate chips, natural cinnamon flavor, natural chocolate flavor, cocoa nibs, natural hazelnut flavor, marigold flowers

teas: chocolate chai, cinnamon, mocha nut mate

accented with chocolate chips

This episode was an intriguing cat-and-mouse game pitting Sherlock against his greatest foe- Moriarty; I decided to create this blend to pay homage to him! Moriarty’s diabolical nature is imitated by the spicy cinnamon and ginger. It burns softly in the background while the chocolate takes center stage. If Jim is anything, he is a sophisticated and cultured man with a brilliant mind. Someone so refined would definitely appreciate the decadence of chocolate tea.

With the addition of sugar and milk, this cuppa is reminiscent of spiced hot chocolate. It has little hints of hazelnut from the mocha nut mate. Don’t worry, the spices aren’t too bold- it won’t burn the heart out of you!

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"A Study in Pink" Sherlock tea:  link here

blended with black tea, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rose petals, natural strawberry flavor, natural chocolate flavor, strawberries, dark chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, raspberry leaves, natural creme flavor

teas: valentines, wild strawberry, cream

accented with strawberry pieces

It feels a bit strange to review my own blend, but here it goes…

This tea was blended to match the very first Sherlock episode. I wanted something new, fresh, and pink to match. The initial smell is incredibly enticing- like a batch of chocolate covered strawberries!

The chocolate and cream Ceylon tea make for a decadent, creamy cuppa. The strawberries add a slight tartness and make it very juicy and delicious. Once brewed, it has a lovely pink tint.

The chocolate stands out more in the scent than the flavor, as do the rose petals. It’s a perfect dessert tea to drink while watching Sherlock and eating chocolates.

Best way to drink it : 2-3 sugars and milk. I use vanilla soy, but I think I’ll use chocolate next time.

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"Elixir of Life" Harry Potter tea: blended with black tea, natural strawberry flavor, natural vanilla flavor, strawberries, raspberry leaves, natural hazelnut flavor teas: strawberry, vanilla, hazelnut accented with rose hips and hibiscus

The Elixir grants the drinker an indefinitely extended life, for as long as they keep drinking it regularly. A person that relies on the Elixir will die if they cannot obtain more Elixir before the last quantity imbibed wears off. The Elixir does not make the drinker truly immortal, but only lengthens the lifespan. For example, Nicolas Flamel (who created the Philosopher’s Stone) and his wife Perenelle lived for little over six-hundred and sixty years because of this elixir.

This smell of this tea is a bit misleading; straight out of the tin it’s extremely sweet smelling, like candied strawberries. Once brewed, the fruitiness is mellowed. The vanilla is probably responsible for that, plus it gives it a warm, dark sugary taste. I think it’d be better without the hazelnut. It kinda muddies up the flavor. The creaminess it adds is nice, but the nutty tones don’t blend well with the strawberry tea. (Using a cream tea would have made it perfect)

The rosy color pays homage to the red Philosopher’s stone. The raspberry leaves provide awesome health benefits (especially to witches), so it could possibly lengthen your lifespan like the potion…though, that may be a stretch ;)