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drank Choco Orange Gold by Kiani Tea
4181 tasting notes

Kiani Tea Advent Calendar 2021 – Day 20

So I was hesitant to drink this one after seeing Roswell Strange’s very unfavorable note. Plus glitter, again.

But I’m not having the issue with it that Kelly did, so not sure if my sample is just better or what. I’m mostly getting a gentle toasty cacao flavor with a subtle sweet orange note. Overall, it’s somehow reminding me of chamomile a bit? Which is odd, but not unpleasant. It has a sweet honey aroma to it as well, maybe that’s why I’m thinking of chamomile.

Anyway, I’m finding it pleasant as an evening cuppa. But of course, the glitter is a bit uncalled for, especially in this amount…

Flavors: Cacao, Chamomile, Honey, Orange, Sweet, Toasted

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML
Evol Ving Ness

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