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CHAroma drank Peppermint Matcha by Red Leaf Tea

Whoa. I’m not sure what flavoring level this is, but I’d bet it’s at least robust. This is so peppermint-y that it burns my nostrils and not in a good way. Oh boy.

First sip is pure liquid peppermint with a weird aftertaste. I know it’s the matcha base trying to come through. But it kind of tastes like strong peppermint followed by earwax. Either earwax or maybe a dandelion. Not entirely pleasant either way.

I suspect it could be great if used in baking. But when it comes to drinking straight matcha, I think I’d enjoy this one more with the delicate flavoring. Thanks to Indigobloom for the sample! This isn’t my cup of tea, but other samples have definitely been winners. :)

2012-11-20 12:37:10 -0500

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Daniel Scott 2012-11-20 13:01:30 -0500

Lighter flavouring on the peppermint. Good to know. I am extremely wary around peppermint lately, though.

Indigobloom 2012-11-20 13:29:05 -0500

LOL earwax and dandelion!
Sorry this didn’t work out. C’est la vie :)

CHAroma 2012-11-20 13:31:45 -0500

Those were the closest taste profiles I could think of (and yes, I really have eaten earwax and dandelions…can’t say I recommend it, LOL!).

Auggy 2012-11-21 11:09:24 -0500

Mmmm, earwax! Hehe!

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Entering the sweet blissful world of tea aromas!

Having discovered this website at the end of July 2011, I’m so excited to share my tea adventures with all of you! I grew up with my grandmother serving Twining’s English Breakfast with cream and sugar.

But on a trip to Seattle in 2010, I stumbled into a Chinese teashop and tried my first oolong tea. I was forever changed! I embarked on a startling new love for green and white teas.

With a world of teas to discover, I was inspired to keep a tea journal to record my thoughts and new favorites. Let’s get brewing!

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