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Cameron B. drank Maple Apple Cider by Stash Tea

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Yay, another box of teabags finished off! I’ve been trying to make an effort to sip through some teabags lately, because I feel like they tend to get forgotten about in my cupboard, probably because of where I keep them. So I’ve been keeping a box or two out on the countertop where I’ll remember to drink them. Seems to be working so far!

Anyway, this tea. I’ve been enjoying it quite a bit in the afternoon and evening. It reminds me of apple cinnamon and maple brown sugar instant oatmeal, which is such a nostalgic flavor for me. And then there’s the hibiscus which, combined with the apple, makes me think of those green caramel apple lollipops. Obviously it’s not the most natural-tasting tea, but I like the balance of the tart hibiscus, it gives the apple more dimension and keeps this from being a cloyingly sweet dessert tea.

Perfect for fall! I would consider buying this one again for the fall and winter seasons.

Flavors: Apple, Artificial, Brown Sugar, Butter, Candy, Caramel, Cinnamon, Hibiscus, Maple, Oatmeal, Oats, Sweet, Tart

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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I know I’ve had this, but can’t remember what I thought of it at the time. Today, it sounds downright tasty.

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gmathis
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I know I’ve had this, but can’t remember what I thought of it at the time. Today, it sounds downright tasty.

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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… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- November sipdowns: 13
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 156

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.

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