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knittingopera Swap Advent Calendar 2025 – Day 2 (my pick)
Theme: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Song: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Ingrid Michaelson

For our swap advent, we alternated between more open-ended prompts, and specific songs. So today is a song day! I chose this tea because, even though it’s called Pumpkin Spice, really it reminds me more of eggnog. It has a strong nutmeg flavor, which along with the creaminess, is quite noggy. And since this song is about a holiday party, the classic boozy Christmas beverage seemed perfect!

Although I will say, this cup is actually giving pumpkin pie. Oh well, that’s mentioned in the song as well! I’m getting a bit more of the allspice and ginger I think. Still tasty!

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3rKDoPO3M&si=y9FK36ygXRgJC2_E

Alongside, I’m enjoying Bonne Maman’s Fig Cardamom Spread on a leftover Thanksgiving roll. It love fig, so it’s nice. The cardamom is fairly subtle. When I try it plain, there’s an odd almost ashy note to it? But it’s not noticeable on the roll.

Flavors: Allspice, Brisk, Creamy, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Spice, Spices, Sweet

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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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. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, wax melts, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

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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