A.C. Perch Advent 2021 Day 18

The ingredients here mention almonds and bitter almonds. I’ve never heard of bitter almonds, but I’m intrigued!

This one smells like a fairly strong black base with very subtle marzipan, but not quite marzipan (maybe that’s the scent of bitter almonds?) once steeped.

In the taste, there is a very subtle marzipan/not quite marzipan flavour, but also a lovely sweetness from the mid-sip onward. The base again is incredibly smooth.

I really enjoyed this one and would consider ordering it!

P.S. Naturally, I spent far too much time learning about bitter almonds while drinking this tea instead of writing up my final project of the term that’s due Monday. XD

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 3 g 14 OZ / 414 ML
Martin Bednář

Ah, yes, postponing projects and papers because of the tea. I know that feel.

Courtney

Martin haha! It’s far too easy to become distracted from school, but I stayed up until 1a and got most of it done — final touches and edits today!

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Martin Bednář

Ah, yes, postponing projects and papers because of the tea. I know that feel.

Courtney

Martin haha! It’s far too easy to become distracted from school, but I stayed up until 1a and got most of it done — final touches and edits today!

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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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