July Tea Basket: Sip Down Update

[@lhalnan]

I just counted all of my brands of tea and all of my varieties of tea based on your last video. I have 29 different brands of tea. I have 97 different teas --- almost 100. Surprise! I didn't count any that I only had 1 teabag left or 1 serving left. I get the Sips by subscription box and that has increased my brand awareness and love of new brands. My daughter-in-law just started work at a tea company in Portland, OR and she's sending me some new tea soon! So I'll have a new brand and maybe some new faves. I like the idea of a sip-down basket, may have to start one myself!

[@kaylaskitchen3132]

That’s awesome!! So fun!!

[@tea_n_pugs]

I do something somewhat similar to the sipdown basket, but not on a monthly basis. I have some divided acrylic bins on my tea nook counter, and use them to organize teas I want to sipdown in a few different categories, like subscription teas (which tend to pile up if you don't keep up), samples and small packages that are easily finished, larger containers that are almost empty, and then the 5 oldest teas in my collection. It ends up being enough variety for me to be able to steep almost exclusively from these teas, unless I crave something specific.

[@kaylaskitchen3132]

That’s awesome!! Sounds like you have a great system!

[@mbbeautea6986]

Oh! Oh! I know this because my parents have been together since Christ left Chicago so I know these. Okay silver anniversary is 25years, golden anniversary is 50 years & there are actually 2 diamond anniversaries: one at 60 and one at 75. I’ll be happy if me & my partner make it to 10😂. I’m currently sipping Japanese sencha. Tried & true sweet grassy favorite. I love the nutty almond cream too! I bought my mom a tin & she loves it

[@teafueledwriter]

I love Cupids Cup, I didn't think I liked it as well at first until I found if I double the recommended amount it gets so much better. It does definitely have a sweeter side to it than most hibiscus teas. I really need to try Boston, I keep getting tempted by it and then don't get it but I've heard good things about it.

[@kaylaskitchen3132]

Ugh I missed this!! I’d definitely recommend Boston!! It’s amazing!