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Cameron B. drank Banana Matcha by 3 Leaf Tea

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For the second day in a row, I was feeling a bit tired when 3 o’clock rolled around. Today I think it was because I got up earlier than usual this morning, while yesterday was shopping fatigue. So midday matcha it is!

I prepared this with half water and half milk, which is a bit more milk than usual for me. It frothed amazingly well even before I added the milk, which is always encouraging. And the finished latte has a great balance of sweet creamy banana pudding and grassy matcha flavors. This matcha is so smooth with only a hint of pleasant bitterness.

I only have a couple of servings left in this bag. I’ll definitely have to order some of their other flavors, as well as their flavored hojicha powders, once I’ve sipped down all of my leftover Bird & Blend mini tins…

Flavors: Banana, Bitter, Creamy, Grass, Smooth, Spinach, Sweet, Umami, Vegetal

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Courtney
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Banana matcha sounds incredible!

Cameron B.
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I love banana, so I would definitely reorder this flavor.

Tiffany :)
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I love banana anything so this will have to be put on the wish list.

Nichole/CuppaGeek
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This is one of my favorite matchas.

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Courtney
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Banana matcha sounds incredible!

Cameron B.
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I love banana, so I would definitely reorder this flavor.

Tiffany :)
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I love banana anything so this will have to be put on the wish list.

Nichole/CuppaGeek
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This is one of my favorite matchas.

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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! ~
- February sipdowns: 5
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 39

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