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Cameron B. drank Sweet Potato Pie by DAVIDsTEA

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Hmm, so I have a pouch of this that I got with a frequent steeper reward. I don’t generally buy DT teas, but I do buy teaware so I always have rewards to use up.

I don’t understand why this has such a high rating. I used a very heaping perfect spoon of tea and it still came out somewhat weak. Happily, it’s not overly sweet from the rock sugar, which I was worried about. I do prefer actual sugar to stevia, but I’d rather have neither. Otherwise it just kind of tastes like a watery coffee cake sort of black tea? I don’t really taste the pecan or anything suggesting sweet potato. Mostly just cinnamon and sweet and a bit of butter/cake flavor.

Going into my rehoming box, as clearly I’m in the minority on this one. :P

Flavors: Artificial, Butter, Cake, Cinnamon, Spices, Sugar, Sweet, Watery

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 4 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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amandastory516
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IMO- this one really shines as a latte. I find it just okay straight, but making it as a latte takes it to a different level.

Cameron B.
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That makes sense, sadly I almost never make lattes so I guess it’s not for me, he he. :P

vallhallow
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I just got a pouch recently too (around the time you rated this). I drank a little straight and some with oatly. It didn’t really do it for me either way. Or at least it isn’t enjoyable enough to hold on to or continue drinking in the future.

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amandastory516
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IMO- this one really shines as a latte. I find it just okay straight, but making it as a latte takes it to a different level.

Cameron B.
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That makes sense, sadly I almost never make lattes so I guess it’s not for me, he he. :P

vallhallow
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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, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- January sipdowns: 23
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 23

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 (or monkfruit, etc.).

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