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drank Momijigari by Lupicia
3986 tasting notes

Work – 2:00 PM

Well, this is really frustrating… I can’t look at the the discussion boards, the page never loads for me and then comes up with the “Oops, someone forgot to turn off the kettle” error. I’ve already tried restarting my browser, clearing my browsing data, and restarting my laptop. Now I’ve submitted a ticket to support. It’s even more frustrating because I just started a topic yesterday about a possible Dammann Frères group order, and now I can’t check it. So if you’ve responded to said topic, I’m sorry, I can’t see it or reply!

At least I have this tea. Wow, is it ever good! “Momijigari” is a Japanese term for going out to admire the autumn foliage. And, appropriately, this is a very autumnal tea. The main flavors are apple and apricot, and they are concentrated and jammy in a way that makes me think of dried fruit. Although in the case of the apple, it doesn’t taste like dried apples (which taste very different than other dried fruits to me). It’s more like a concentrated tart apple jelly combined with dried apricots. The base tea is mild and smooth, but not overshadowed. There’s a little bit of toasty autumn leaf in there as well, but not in the usual unpleasant drying form. Maybe the tiniest hint of floral in the aftertaste?

Overall, I love it! Lupicia has just started carrying the tea bags again for the season, I’m hoping the loose leaf will make its appearance soon so I can buy a sealed packet to open when this tin is empty!

Flavors: Apple, Apricot, Autumn Leaf Pile, Candy, Dried Fruit, Floral, Honey, Jam, Malt, Smooth, Stonefruit, Sweet, Tart

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
Cameron B.

I was able to figure out the link to my discussion topic, which I am able to view. Still can’t see the overall discussions page though… Weird.

Sil

yep, same for me. also getting errors with going in to teas in my cupboard

Cameron B.

Oh, it makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one! ❤

Dustin

Same here. I was hoping to see if anyone was going to the tea festival in San Francisco next month. No luck with that kettle on.

Mastress Alita

I’m planning to go to the SF Tea Festival if I can get my work schedule switched, Dustin. No sense buying plane tickets until I get that squared away, but if my coworkers are helpful on that front, it would be nice to meetup with my BFF in San Jose and attend!

Mastress Alita

So, my best friend lives in San Jose and he made a Lupicia run for me last night to pick up the Imo Kuri Kabo for me before they sell out since I’ll be visiting him in November and I know it’ll be gone by then (and I want to save the shipping!) so I can just pick it up from him then. He asked them what happened with the Momijigari this year.

“Oh right, the cashier at Lupicia said that they made loose leaf Momijigari this year but were unsatisified with the quality so didn’t release any.”

Cameron B.

Yeah, I ended up emailing them about Momijigari (I mentioned it in another note somewhere…) and they said they weren’t offering loose leaf this year. :(

Oh well, I have a bit left to hold me over until next year… Maybe I’ll also try their Apple tea and see how it is.

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Cameron B.

I was able to figure out the link to my discussion topic, which I am able to view. Still can’t see the overall discussions page though… Weird.

Sil

yep, same for me. also getting errors with going in to teas in my cupboard

Cameron B.

Oh, it makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one! ❤

Dustin

Same here. I was hoping to see if anyone was going to the tea festival in San Francisco next month. No luck with that kettle on.

Mastress Alita

I’m planning to go to the SF Tea Festival if I can get my work schedule switched, Dustin. No sense buying plane tickets until I get that squared away, but if my coworkers are helpful on that front, it would be nice to meetup with my BFF in San Jose and attend!

Mastress Alita

So, my best friend lives in San Jose and he made a Lupicia run for me last night to pick up the Imo Kuri Kabo for me before they sell out since I’ll be visiting him in November and I know it’ll be gone by then (and I want to save the shipping!) so I can just pick it up from him then. He asked them what happened with the Momijigari this year.

“Oh right, the cashier at Lupicia said that they made loose leaf Momijigari this year but were unsatisified with the quality so didn’t release any.”

Cameron B.

Yeah, I ended up emailing them about Momijigari (I mentioned it in another note somewhere…) and they said they weren’t offering loose leaf this year. :(

Oh well, I have a bit left to hold me over until next year… Maybe I’ll also try their Apple tea and see how it is.

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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, KBeauty, 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. Occasionally I’ll brew Gongfu style when I’m in the mood. I’ll also often use a kyusu for Japanese teas.

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 also enjoy maté, rooibos, and honeybush. I love matcha and drink it often! Fruit tisanes are not a favorite, but I’m always willing to try them.

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

Fruit: All of them! My ‘go-to’s tend to be in the red fruits, stonefruit, or citrus spectra. I also really love apple, banana, berry, fig, lychee, melon, pear, and rhubarb flavors. Tropical fruits aren’t among my favorites, but I still enjoy them once in a while – especially passionfruit, mango, and pineapple. I am not generally a fan of coconut in tea, though there are some exceptions.

Dessert: I love creamy vanilla and marshmallow flavors, along with anything in the caramel family such as butterscotch, toffee, or maple. Chocolate is also a favorite, though I’m often disappointed by it in tea. And don’t forget anything buttery, cakey, or cookie-y!

Floral: I’m a little bit more particular in this category. I very much enjoy jasmine, even strong jasmine, along with sakura, chamomile, and elderflower. Osmanthus is also a favorite of mine. But I’m not crazy about rose or lavender flavors, and I prefer hibiscus in moderation only.

Spices: I don’t generally find myself drawn to masala chai, but I do enjoy spices combined with other flavors. My favorite spices are the warm ones, especially cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, and cardamom. A bit of heat from black pepper or chili is okay too, as long as it’s not overwhelming! Ginger can be a lovely accent, but I find it difficult to drink as a starring flavor.

Aromatics: I’m obsessed with Earl Grey! I also love cooling flavors such as mint (especially spearmint), pine, juniper, and eucalyptus. I am not a fan of strong rosemary or sage in tea.

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Bird & Blend
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Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
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60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
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