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Herbal magic

Something interesting happened last night! I made an herbal tea with cbd, chamomile, blue lotus , mugwort and damiana. I made the tea after using a flying ointment and I felt compelled to shine my black light on my concoction and was surprised that it glowed like my uranium glass tea cup.

So about a year ago I started to live on my own for the first time, and the first room in my new place that I wanted to decorate was the kitchen.  I wanted to create a place that would never prompt me to eat out or go to Starbucks ever again.  So, I spent weeks finding the perfect milk frother, I went to every store in the city to see all my kettle options, and I spent hours online looking at mugs.  I actually have so many that I am running out of cupboard space...

One thing I almost overlooked, however, was coffee syrups.  I assumed that because I had sugar and honey that that’s all I would need for a perfect cup of tea or coffee.  I was very, very wrong.  I needed variety!  Something a little more exciting than the dalgona coffee trend that was all over TikTok.  So I went to torani.com and started buying their coffeehouse syrups.

I have bought several of their syrups since moving out, and for every one I’ve had I will review them for anyone who is thinking of doing the same!  

The first one I will review is my least favorite: pistachio.  I bought this one because I tried Starbucks pistachio latte and wanted to try and give it a go myself (I found out later after watching reviews from small coffeeshop owners that Starbucks version tastes nothing like actual pistachio, and had more of a sugar cookie taste to it), and I did not like it in the least.  In hindsight, I was never going to like it because I do not and have never liked nuts, but I had hope that this time would be different.  I suppose that’s what I get for stepping outside my comfort zone. 

If you like pistachio I would recommend it because it does taste just like it!  I, however, am biased and will likely let that 750ml bottle of syrup live on my countertop for decoration until I move out and am forced to deal with it properly.  

This is the only nut flavored syrup I will likely ever try, so if you were hoping for a hazelnut, almond, or butter pecan review I am sorry to say you are on the wrong blog.  Maybe a coffee creamer but never again will it be a syrup.  If I ever find a way to drink this stuff that doesn't taste awful - or if anyone has any suggestions - I will post an update but until then, I have a new fragile piece of home decor on my hands.

Cozy, Rooibos and Lavender Latte.

ig: @RoslynnNikole