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drank Yuzu by Lupicia
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So first off, Lupicia now has their holiday teas available on the US website! And they even have the less common Christmas Wreath and Joyeux Noël teas that I was hoping to restock! \o/

I picked up some White Christmas (my favorite) and Carol (haven’t tried it in a while and want to refresh my memory). And my beloved Kumquat was even still in stock! The decorative tins for Kumquat and Yuzu are so lovely this year that I ended up getting both, even though I don’t usually buy Lupicia’s tins because they’re not very practical. But the pretty labels were enough to change my mind this time, ha ha… I didn’t find the holiday ones inspiring enough to order though.

Anyway! Celebrating with a Christmas mug full of this (quite old) Yuzu. It recently made its way into my “five oldest teas” focus box, with a purchase date of August 2018. Because of its age, the bright citrusy notes are a bit more subdued than they were originally, but still make a lovely accent to the good-quality sencha base. Yuzu always has a bit of a piney quality to it IMO, and though I sometimes find it a bit odd in confections, it goes perfectly well with tea. The base here has a nice mix of grassiness and umami, without being too in-your-face, and the grapefruit-esque yuzu adds a nice little pop of zestiness that lightens it all up just a smidge.

Feeling happy, and excited for the holiday season. :)

Flavors: Citrus, Freshly Cut Grass, Grapefruit, Grass, Pine, Smooth, Thick, Umami, Vegetal, Yuzu

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML
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Cameron B.
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Hmmm, why is the bold style not working in this note…?

Evol Ving Ness
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Bold is showing up for me.

Cameron B.
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Hmm it’s working now. How truly odd, ha ha.

ashmanra
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I ordered Carol, White Christmas, and Jingle Bells this morning, but I didn’t see Christmas Wreath and Joyeaux Noel so now I am devastated. I thought there were only the five on my first page. Oh well, guess I might have to place another order!

Cameron B.
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I got White Christmas and Carol too! I do like Jingle Bells, but I already have two Lupicia grape teas right now so I figured it was silly to order a third, ha ha…

I wonder if you email them, if they can add to your order?

ashmanra
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Wouldn’t you know it? I got an email with a nice coupon today AFTER I have placed my order. I will place another order and use the coupon to make myself feel better!

Cameron B.
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Ha ha Sakura Sushi mentioned that as well! I emailed them and they put me back on the mailing list. ❤

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Cameron B.
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Hmmm, why is the bold style not working in this note…?

Evol Ving Ness
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Bold is showing up for me.

Cameron B.
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Hmm it’s working now. How truly odd, ha ha.

ashmanra
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I ordered Carol, White Christmas, and Jingle Bells this morning, but I didn’t see Christmas Wreath and Joyeaux Noel so now I am devastated. I thought there were only the five on my first page. Oh well, guess I might have to place another order!

Cameron B.
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I got White Christmas and Carol too! I do like Jingle Bells, but I already have two Lupicia grape teas right now so I figured it was silly to order a third, ha ha…

I wonder if you email them, if they can add to your order?

ashmanra
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Wouldn’t you know it? I got an email with a nice coupon today AFTER I have placed my order. I will place another order and use the coupon to make myself feel better!

Cameron B.
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Ha ha Sakura Sushi mentioned that as well! I emailed them and they put me back on the mailing list. ❤

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

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I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia (or monkfruit, etc.).

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

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