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2022 sipdown no. 43

I would say this has the essence of tiramisu. You know it’s there somewhere, but is it just imagination?

Thanks Cameron!

2022 sipdown no. 42

The taste here is fruity with hints of candiness that I really only noticed when I made a fresh second cup. The flavour isn’t specifically passionfruit to me, or ginger, though it’s fine to drink nonetheless.

Thanks for sharing Cameron :)

2022 sipdown no. 41

This tastes like candied chestnuts to me because there is a sweet scent and sweetness to the taste. The green base is not my favourite here — it’s almost fishy (this is not the exact correct word, but I can’t come up with something better) in the scent (though not in the taste)? The combination of the candied sweetness and green base is not my favourite. This type of chestnut would probably be delightful against a black base.

Thank you for sharing Cameron!

2022 sipdown no. 40

Freshly steeped this has a lovely scent of pear with hints of cinnamon, akin to a warm apple (pear) crisp coming out of the oven. The pear flavour stays throughout the cup and is really like warm, liquified pear. I get no candy-like flavour whatsoever. A really lovely pear tea. I didn’t try this cold because it was so tasty warm! If I was wanting for a flavoured white or pear tea, I would consider this one for sure.

Thanks for sharing Cameron!

2022 sipdown no. 39

Thanks Cameron for sending this one along!

This tea has subtle hints of plum and fig with a smooth black base, though I find myself wanting a bit more. This has been my general experience overall with their teas, but I remain hopeful! Nonetheless, I drank my cup and am happy to have tried this one.

I did find the 3 minute steep at 200°F brought out more flavour as opposed to 3 minutes at 190°F.

2022 sipdown no. 33 Dessert by Deb Hojicha Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
2022 sipdown no. 34 H&S Decaf Earl Grey
2022 sipdown no. 35 H&S Decaf Paris
2022 sipdown no. 36 David’s Espresso Yourself
2022 sipdown no. 37 Dammann Frères Rooibos Earl Grey
2022 sipdown no. 38 Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride

I’ll be honest, a few of these were compost-downs XD.

These teas from Tante T are amazing. The dry leaf here smells incredibly strongly like a freshly peeled orange, and it’s no surprise due to the orange pieces mixed into the leaf. It smells like it was blended this afternoon (though I picked it up a couple weeks ago and know this isn’t true).

The black tea is a nice base with no astringency to speak of, which I appreciate. The orange is at the forefront, but isn’t cloying or overpowering in any way. It’s just a lovely tea overall. This does make me think of the holidays since so many holiday blends have orange. :)

The dry leaf smells so intensely of a perfectly ripe, fresh mango, it’s almost ridiculous! The green base here is lovely and unassuming, with a subtle hint of grassiness. The mango flavour is great with the green tea base and comes across very true to mango. Naturally it’s not as intense as the scent from the dry leaf, but delightful nonetheless. I found myself drinking a lot of this during our vacation and it’s nice to finally write a tasting note.

Another tea from Cameron :)

This smells amazing! Almost akin to one of those super thin Swedish Anna’s cookies, but in a cinnamon version. The cinnamon is very subtle but complementary here against the lightly roasted oolong base. Overall a very tasty tea, and one I would consider getting for my own cupboard.

The second steep still had plenty of subtle cinnamon flavour and I have a feeling I could’ve gotten a third steep.

Thanks for sharing Cameron!

A tea from Cameron! ❤

I think this one has the same base as Cookie. There is a definite milky note here, with a bit of unidentifiable sweetness in the background. I’m getting a hazelnut note for sure, and there’s also perhaps a burnt sugar note?

Sadly meh for me, but I’m happy many people enjoy this one!