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Cameron B. drank Cauldron Cake Genmaicha by 52teas

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Yet another 52teas sample from Kawaii433!

This is another genmaicha blend. I must say, I haven’t been terribly impressed with the other 52teas genmaichas I’ve tried. Although I do still intend to order a fresh taster of Marshmallow Treat Genmaicha… I love the concept too much to not give it a fair chance!

I will say, this one is better than the others I’ve tried. That may be partially because I only steeped it for 2 minutes, so I need to keep that in mind in the future. It has a great chocolatey cake aroma to it, which is surprising.

I can taste some chocolate cake in the flavor as well, though it’s less prominent than the smell. There is a nice hint of sweetness, perhaps from the chocolate chips? I like the comforting toasty flavor of the rice, and it does help convey the cakey flavor a little bit.

It actually does give me a slight impression of a lighter Hostess cupcake, which is unexpected. I’m often disappointed by chocolate in tea, but I feel like the toasted rice here helps accent the cacao nibs and shell.

Flavors: Cake, Chocolate, Cream, Frosting, Smooth, Sweet, Toasted Rice

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 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, 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! ~
- January sipdowns: 34
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 34

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