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drank Caramel Matcha by Red Leaf Tea
1433 tasting notes

I am so disappointed and angry with myself. I had this small test that I should have aced in every way, but I failed to read the very fine print. I unwittingly didn’t write a quarter of it. Ah, I’m so choked! My friend also missed out on catching that “part” of the test. What are the chances? The two of us are clearly friends for a reason. I wonder if we were the only ones.

I can still get an A in this class if I work at it and pay attention to the elusive emboldened phrases in front of me.. but I need something to help me get over myself first. That’s where this matcha comes in.

My parcel finally arrived today- definitely the main highlight (it surely wasn’t watching Behind Enemy Lines in class)! It’s distinctive flavoring and royal grade. The aroma up close is a tad alcoholic, although if I waft the scent I only get caramel.

I debated whether to let the blend sit to see if it would become less alcoholic. However, my roommate insisted I try it out tonight anyways. I mixed up one scoop with some almond milk and half a shot of spiced whiskey, which turns out to be an amazing combination. I think this may become my official post-test, pick-me-up drink. Life goes on.

JustJames

thinking of you my friend…… as i sit here writing for the 20th hour (not in a row) for a lab that no one else seems to work as hard for. my lab partner caught my near blunder with this one! i doubled up on something and never even saw it. can i help at all?

Lala

I missed the last page of my grade12 math final. I didn’t flip the page over. I got to rewrite though because the test was about 6 pages long and the only double sided page was the last page. The math teacher thought he was being smart. I complained to the principle and got to rewrite. To this day I think that math teacher was being at A-hole.

tigress_al

Oh no. That really sucks, I feel for you :(

Crowkettle

Thanks, everyone! :)

Lala, that’s awful! I wish I had a good reason like that, but it’s all on me skimming the question. I was so excited about filling in columns and calculating the Positive Predictive Value that I didn’t realize the prof also wanted basic definitions of PPV, sensitivity, specificity, etc. There was a reason those words were in bold besides them being key concepts to the chart. Whoops!

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JustJames

thinking of you my friend…… as i sit here writing for the 20th hour (not in a row) for a lab that no one else seems to work as hard for. my lab partner caught my near blunder with this one! i doubled up on something and never even saw it. can i help at all?

Lala

I missed the last page of my grade12 math final. I didn’t flip the page over. I got to rewrite though because the test was about 6 pages long and the only double sided page was the last page. The math teacher thought he was being smart. I complained to the principle and got to rewrite. To this day I think that math teacher was being at A-hole.

tigress_al

Oh no. That really sucks, I feel for you :(

Crowkettle

Thanks, everyone! :)

Lala, that’s awful! I wish I had a good reason like that, but it’s all on me skimming the question. I was so excited about filling in columns and calculating the Positive Predictive Value that I didn’t realize the prof also wanted basic definitions of PPV, sensitivity, specificity, etc. There was a reason those words were in bold besides them being key concepts to the chart. Whoops!

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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