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Cameron B. drank Winter Spice by Twinings

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So this is essentially an apple cinnamon chamomile tisane, with some additional spices added in.

It’s quite nice actually. The spices are subtle, which allows the apple and chamomile to come to the forefront, and they go very nicely together. It’s slightly sweet, but thankfully there’s no licorice root. The spices add just a touch of warmth, and overall it has a mellow apple cider sort of vibe to it, though with the added honey and soft floral notes of the chamomile.

Very pleasant for winding down on the couch with the puglets!

Holiday grocery store teas tried: 6/19

Flavors: Apple, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Floral, Honey, Oats, Pollen, Red Apple, Smooth, Spices, Sweet, Thick

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML

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gmathis
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I absolutely love this one.

ashmanra
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I love to steep it in hot apple juice, too!

gmathis
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With a cinnamon stick or mulling spices!

ashmanra
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And whipped cream on top! Shhhhh don’t tell….

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gmathis
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I absolutely love this one.

ashmanra
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I love to steep it in hot apple juice, too!

gmathis
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With a cinnamon stick or mulling spices!

ashmanra
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And whipped cream on top! Shhhhh don’t tell….

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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