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Dammann Frères Advent Day 13 (13-February 2021)

Another delicious tea from DF! I was always a little hesitant to order this one, but I will definitely add it into my next order.

The carrot comes through really nicely here, with an almost cream cheese flavour as well! I’m really impressed with this one. I love that the cinnamon is almost non-existent because it sadly ruined Carrot Cake from B&B for me.

Lexa loves this one too!

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 0 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

Did I send you the S&V version? I haven’t tried it yet, but based on their other desserty green rooibos blends, I’m expecting greatness.

Courtney

I don’t have a note on that one, so I guess not!

Cameron B.

Adding it to the list! XD

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drank Mint Chaï by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent Day 12 (12-February 2021)

I think this tea works really well! The mint and chai spices are so strong on their own that together, they create a perfect balance. Not too minty, not too chai – just right.

I also enjoy that this is a herbal blend and Lex says she loves it. We both said we could have this in our cupboard. :) What a great start to a Friday!

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

Happy Friday!

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drank Joyeux Noël by Lupicia
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Wow, this is very bitter. I steeped it at 200 F, so there doesn’t seem to be astringency, but the bitterness – my word!

I don’t taste much else but a black base and bitter.

Nonetheless, grateful to have been able to try! Thanks Cameron!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 30 sec 3 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

Uh oh ha ha!

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Thanks to Cameron for sending this one along!

I was surprised to see a rose petal in this mix, but perhaps one won’t have too much of an effect…

The steeped scent is really lovely – like a freshly baked holiday baked good.

Hmm. The good news is that I don’t really get any floral from the rose petal. The base mixes well with the flavours, but it may be just a touch clove and anise-heavy and that covers some other flavours that may have had a chance to balance the blend. The tea overall seems quite thick and malty. It is reminiscent of a baked good with just a bit too much spice.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML

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drank Palm Beach by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent Day 11 (11-February 2021)

The dry scent here is very banana — I hope that translates into the flavour!

The banana flavour does come through, but much more subtly. I’m quite enjoying this. The green base complements nicely.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 4 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML

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drank Noël à Venise by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent Day 10 (10-February 2021)

This tea is delicious. The lemon is subtle and a but more in scent than taste, which has come out really nicely. There’s a creaminess that I think is the caramel coming through, but with the most subtle hints of sweetness which is also lovely. I’m almost half done this cup without realizing it — the true mark of a delicious cup of tea.

I’d order this one without a second thought!

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 30 sec 3 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

I love this one too! Creamy lemon deliciousness…

Courtney

I now have more teas to order haha! The DF teas are adding up. :P

Cameron B.

Stupid 100g sizes… :(

Courtney

True…although I really do make my way through them. I was examining my cupboard and my oldest teas are the DF ones from November 2019. I didn’t think that was too bad, and most are getting close to done!

Leafhopper

Speaking as someone who still owns 2017 teas, I’d say you’re doing well! :)

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2021 sipdown no. 38

This is my last August Uncommon tea from Cameron and sadly, these rooibos teas have not been good for me. At all.

The combination of ingredients here ends up tasting like a deli meat? I can’t really peg down which deli meat since I haven’t eaten meat in many years, and this was not a positive reminder of the taste haha!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
derk

Haha, wut!

Courtney

I know!

derk

Tonight I understand. I boiled some on the stove then simmered with milk. Kiki came home and said “What’s that smell? Did you make something with pepperoni?”

Courtney

Finally haha!

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drank Magic Ginger by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent Day 9 (9-February 2021)

I have to say I was not excited when I opened the advent and saw this tea, but try anything once!

There is semi-muted ginger here, with some sort of woody flavour layered on top that I don’t recognize. I don’t get much honey or lime.

Lexa says this tastes like cologne XD.

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

My note says “ginger soap” ha ha…

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I was sitting on the couch trying to put out some work fires and felt like I wanted to make another matcha latte because I really enjoyed my first cup of Teavivre’s matcha last week. I Iazily didn’t want to get off the couch but then saw the matcha Monday post from VariaTEA and it motivated me to get up haha.

I made this latte with soy milk and maple (instead of almond milk and a date) and it’s come out differently, yet still tasty. I think I almost prefer the date, but I’m going to make a date paste next time that will be incorporated better. The soy milk has made it thicker, but it still has that delicious matcha flavour with almost no bitterness.

Preparation
2 g 8 OZ / 236 ML
VariaTEA

Yay for Matcha Monday!

Courtney

Truly! Cameron has me intrigued with 3 Leaf Tea now as well…perhaps I’ll have some flavoured matchas for upcoming Mondays soon. :P

Cameron B.

Once my New Moon order gets here I’ll have to send you a sample package!

DrowningMySorrows

Ooh, I should start doing matcha Monday. I love a good matcha latte but I haven’t been drinking many lately for some reason.

Courtney

I always forgot to drink mine too. Thanks VariaTEA for this new trend!

VariaTEA

I can’t take credit. It was started by @teaisawishblog on Instagram. There is also Tea Together Tuesday. They’re good inspiration for drinking teas.

Cameron B.

Matcha Monday is so fun! :D

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drank Noël à Pékin by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent Day 7 (8-February 2021)

This one is really good! I’m mostly getting passionfruit here with a hint of mango and almost a grapefruit flavour? I’m finding it super enjoyable and actually happy that the bergamot doesn’t seem to be coming through.

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 30 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
Cameron B.

I LOVED this one! It’s at the top of my list for a reorder. I always seem to love it when DF does passion fruit…

Courtney

I am with you — I loved the passionfruit flavour. That’s what I was hoping for with Miss Dammann as well. At least it was here. :)

Cameron B.

More for me! \o/

derk

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I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos (green preferable to red), herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens (mango or pineapple, yum!).

Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.

I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.

I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).

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Last updated January 2023.

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