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Cameron B. drank Rhubarb & Custard by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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365 Days of Tea Challenge – Day 6

Whew, a bit late in the day with today’s teas. I ended up going out for both brunch and dinner, so I guess that ate up a lot of my time.

I admit, I had fully intended to try B&B’s Banana Bread Chai this evening. But when I saw the packet of my beloved Rhubarb & Custard on the counter, I just couldn’t help myself. Suddenly, it had to be rhubarb!

This one is just so stinkin’ good! The rooibos is mild and woody without any medicinal quality. There’s a wallop of tart-but-sweet stewed rhubarb, and it goes perfectly with the rooibos base. Then there’s a lovely smooth undercurrent of creamy vanilla custard. The custard is shy, he doesn’t overtake the other flavors but mingles in among them, letting the rhubarb be the star but at the same time tempering its tart flavor a bit.

This one will forever be a staple in my cupboard. ❤

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUUh7nlVbu/

Flavors: Cream, Custard, Jam, Rhubarb, Smooth, Sweet, Tart, Vanilla, Wood

Preparation

Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Kittenna
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Ugh, one day I will make a B&B order and get more of this. The sample I had was so good.

Mastress Alita
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Same.

Nattie
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Ditto.

Cameron B.
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At least they have an international free shipping threshold now! ;)

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Kittenna
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Ugh, one day I will make a B&B order and get more of this. The sample I had was so good.

Mastress Alita
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Same.

Nattie
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Ditto.

Cameron B.
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At least they have an international free shipping threshold now! ;)

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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… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- May Sipdowns: 13
- Total 2024 Sipdowns: 26

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.

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.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing