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Cameron B. drank Muumimamman Voimajuoma (Moominmamma’s Magic Potion) by Nordqvist

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Nordqvist Moomin Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 1

Okay, this tea has the most charming name ever ha ha. I love the thought of the mama moomin sipping this strawberry, rhubarb, & cream black tea for energy while she goes about her day. And obviously she shares!

Anyway, it’s a tasty enough tea. To be honest, I bought this advent for the cuteness so I’m not expecting a whole lot from the teas. This is a pleasant strawberry-rhubarb tea, the strawberry is a bit candylike, but it’s actually nice with the slight tartness of the rhubarb. The base is a bit musty, and I notice it more and more as it cools. I don’t really get cream, but there is a hint of floral, perhaps from one of the flavorings. Overall I would’ve liked a bit more flavoring.

Enjoyed the cup, not something I would order as there are other rhubarb teas I like more, but it was a nice flavor profile to have today! :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpbDbvOxHt/

Flavors: Artificial, Candy, Floral, Metallic, Musty, Rhubarb, Smooth, Strawberry, Sweet, Tart, Woody

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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AJRimmer
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I wanted to get this advent calendar, but the shipping was more expensive than the calendar itself!

Martin Bednář
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As I recall from my stay in Finland, all teas were a bit weaker in flavouring; but at least the base tea was always noticeable — which I consider as a good thing.

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AJRimmer
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I wanted to get this advent calendar, but the shipping was more expensive than the calendar itself!

Martin Bednář
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As I recall from my stay in Finland, all teas were a bit weaker in flavouring; but at least the base tea was always noticeable — which I consider as a good 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! ~
- 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