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drank Banana Marshmallow Treat Genmaicha by 52teas
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Another awesome tea sent from VariaTEA!

I haven’t had a genmaicha in a long time now, years actually. I’m so excited for this one because banana!

The scent definitely has banana, so that bodes well. The initial sip has banana too, very much like a banana chip, which is what appeared to be in the dry tea. There’s a very subtle creamy aspect and a hint of sweetness that I can see being the marshmallow aspect here.

I did a re-steep of this and it’s just a delicious, which is such an upside to genmaicha. Even if some of the added flavours are lost, the genmaicha itself is so tasty! I’m going to do a third re-steep in the morning as well.

First steep 2 minutes
Second steep 3 minutes, 30 seconds

Overall, really enjoying this one. Thanks VariaTEA!
Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
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Courtney
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Hahah yeah! I polished off the 4oz. container from H&S years ago and because I wasn’t on Steepster, just never re-ordered from there or anywhere else! Crazy, I know. I just stuck to my black teas and was happy as a clam!

Martin Bednář
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I never thought that there is an idiom “being happy as a clam”. I have to remember it! We use “happy as a flea”. LOL!

I think I would enjoy this tea as well though!

Courtney
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Hahah I love it! I think it’s because I’m from the east coast? It’s something we always say Martin! My grandmother also says “happy as a lark” too!

Cameron B.
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I’ve definitely heard “happy as a clam” many times here in the States. Lol, I love “happy as a flea”! XD

Nichole/CuppaGeek
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I love this blend. Probably one of the better banana blends that she has made.

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Courtney
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Hahah yeah! I polished off the 4oz. container from H&S years ago and because I wasn’t on Steepster, just never re-ordered from there or anywhere else! Crazy, I know. I just stuck to my black teas and was happy as a clam!

Martin Bednář
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I never thought that there is an idiom “being happy as a clam”. I have to remember it! We use “happy as a flea”. LOL!

I think I would enjoy this tea as well though!

Courtney
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Hahah I love it! I think it’s because I’m from the east coast? It’s something we always say Martin! My grandmother also says “happy as a lark” too!

Cameron B.
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I’ve definitely heard “happy as a clam” many times here in the States. Lol, I love “happy as a flea”! XD

Nichole/CuppaGeek
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I love this blend. Probably one of the better banana blends that she has made.

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I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos (green preferable to red), herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens (mango or pineapple, yum!).

Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.

I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.

I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).

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Last updated January 2023.

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