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Cameron B. drank Spicy Coco by Dammann Frères

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Dammann Frères Advent Calendar – Day 15 (from November backlog)

Wow, this is not at all what I expected from the name. I was thinking it would be some sort of coconut chai, but it looks and smells similar to Miss Dammann (one of my favorites).

I do get a little bit of coconut, but it’s extremely light. It has some passionfruit, which explains the similarity to Miss Dammann. There are also some lovely light spices that I’m not sure I can identify, perhaps clove? And there’s a little peppery heat as well from peppercorns. The green base is very mild with a light and sweet flavor.

Overall, I really like it, and it does remind me of Miss Dammann. That being said, I think I prefer the lime and ginger in that blend over the coconut and spices here. But both are delicious!

Flavors: Clove, Coconut, Dry Grass, Passion Fruit, Pepper, Spices, Sweet

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Courtney
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These passionfruit teas are so intriguing!

Cameron B.
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I love their passion fruit ones! :3

derk
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Ha, funny that you, me and Emma all had the same thought based on the name.

Cameron B.
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Clearly it’s a confusing name! XD

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Courtney
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These passionfruit teas are so intriguing!

Cameron B.
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I love their passion fruit ones! :3

derk
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Ha, funny that you, me and Emma all had the same thought based on the name.

Cameron B.
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Clearly it’s a confusing name! XD

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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! ~
- May sipdowns: 5
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 82

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