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Cameron B. drank Banana Hojicha Powder by 3 Leaf Tea

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I finally tried this one! For some reason I’d just never gotten around to it…

I prepared it as an iced latte, with 1.5 teaspoons of powder for 4 ounces of warm water. Then I added 8 ounces of milk and a bit of brown sugar syrup.

It’s yummy! The hojicha has a nice smooth roasty, nutty flavor without being overwhelming, and just the right amount of banana! I really like 3 Leaf’s banana flavoring.

I will say that there is a very slight grittiness that’s a bit distracting… But it’s still very enjoyable overall!

Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Banana, Creamy, Nuts, Roasted, Roasted Nuts, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation

Iced 1 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Courtney
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This one sounds good!

AJRimmer
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I have a package of this one I’m excited to try!

Cameron B.
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It’s yummy! I’ll have to see what I can do about that slight grittiness.

Kittenna
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I hadn’t thought about how banana + the toastiness of hojicha would go well together, but this sounds delicious.

amandastory516
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This has been on my list of things to try! I wish there were more flavored hojicha powders and blends.

Cameron B.
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@Kittenna – Banana + hojicha definitely go well together! I mostly chose this one because I loved their banana matcha.

@amanda – I think 3 Leaf is releasing another hojicha flavor soon, but you’re right it should be more of a thing!

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Courtney
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This one sounds good!

AJRimmer
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I have a package of this one I’m excited to try!

Cameron B.
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It’s yummy! I’ll have to see what I can do about that slight grittiness.

Kittenna
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I hadn’t thought about how banana + the toastiness of hojicha would go well together, but this sounds delicious.

amandastory516
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This has been on my list of things to try! I wish there were more flavored hojicha powders and blends.

Cameron B.
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@Kittenna – Banana + hojicha definitely go well together! I mostly chose this one because I loved their banana matcha.

@amanda – I think 3 Leaf is releasing another hojicha flavor soon, but you’re right it should be more of a thing!

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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: 21
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 21

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