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DF Advent — Day 19

The green tea is fresher than the 100g bag I bought several years ago. A tea that would pair well with a damp spring day while sitting in the warm sun. White wine-like in character.

Flavors: Alkaline, Black Currant, Cut Grass, Drying, Fruity, Grassy, Juicy, Marzipan, Pastries, Tangy, Toasty, Violet, White Wine

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drank Noël à Pékin by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent — Day 18

A favorite from Dammann Frères! Their passionfruit flavoring is a gift from the sun. Can get astringent and muddled if steeped too long. The way the flavors interplay evokes vibrant music like Brazilian samba. How this flavor profile relates to Peking/Beijing is beyond me.

Flavors: Bergamot, Citrus Fruits, Dark Wood, Dry Grass, Floral, Fruity, Grapes, Jasmine, Mango, Mineral, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Tropical, Viscous, Woody

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drank Tisane de Noël by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent — Day 17

From the advent 4 years ago, I noted this tasted like dirt. Much improved this year but still not my jam. Too much going on.

Flavors: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Cocoa, Ginger, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spices, Sweet, Syrupy

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drank Étoile du Désert by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent — Day 16

Beautiful aroma. Orange blossom water and sweet rose water with a bit of ginger spice. I don’t remember the contribution of the base tea. Guess that means it played well with the flavoring. I would love this in the summer!

Flavors: Floral, Ginger, Orange Blossom, Perfume, Rose

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drank Jaune Lemon by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent — Day 15

Catching up, short notes.

Don’t remember much about this, probably because I’m not a fan of lemongrass. Mild tea, which has a place and time. I probably would’ve drank this while sick this past week had I any appetite for tea.

Flavors: Dry Grass, Ginger, Lemon, Lemongrass, Toasty

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The third freebie included with the advent calendar.

This was even more headache-inducing than its green tea counterpart Nuit à Versailles. At least the linden gave it nice texture. Didn’t care for the tanginess imparted by the rosehips. It left the vibe out of balance.

Flavors: Floral, Fruity, Perfume, Tangy, Viscous

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drank Nuit à Versailles by Dammann Frères
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Another freebie with the advent calendar, thank you :)

Nuit à Versailles went straight to my head and not in a good way. I can’t say I enjoyed the bergamot with this floral and fruity profile. The violet was rather strong, so if that’s your thing, maybe give this tea a try. My preference definitely leans toward Jardin du Luxembourg for a flower garden tea.

Flavors: Bergamot, Floral, Fruity, Kiwi, Orange Blossom, Perfume, Stonefruit, Violet

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drank My Tiramisu by Dammann Frères
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Freebie with the advent calendar, thank you :)

Despite enjoying black coffee, I really don’t like coffee-flavored things, especially if sweet or in a dessert. Objectively (if I can say that), My Tiramisu is a well flavored black tea. It’s moderate in the application of flavoring and I can taste every bit — coffee, biscuit, cream, cinnamon, chocolate and maraschino. It all blends together very well. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this for dessert lovers.

Flavors: Biscuit, Cake, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cream, Dark Chocolate, Maraschino, Sweet, Tea

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drank Noël à Paris by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent – Day 14

All caught up!

Like 4 years ago, this mostly tastes like cherry Jolly Ranchers on a woody, sparkling light black tea base. At least it’s not overpowering. And again, I swear I taste orange. It might lean a little more gingerbread this year but gosh, I can barely taste it.

Flavors: Candy, Cherry, Orange, Tea, Viscous

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drank Mate Vert by Dammann Frères
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DF Advent — Day 13

Not a fan of yerba mate but this was of a gentler spirit than others I’ve had. Tastes like leafy alkaloids and vaguely grassy with some dampened smoke peaking through. I’d rather go for Dammann Frères Mate Cacao Amande, which is equally as gentle with a more pleasing flavor.

Flavors: Grass, Smoke

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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