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Cameron B. drank Cranberry Pear Crostata by Almost Tea

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Saved the one I was most interested in for last.

Sadly, this is not impressing me. I’m not really getting much cranberry or pear, mostly just hibiscus on a green rooibos base. Maybe it’s just that the cranberry and the hibiscus are too similar and I can’t differentiate between them well enough. There’s a touch of pear at the end of the sip, but it’s quite artificial-tasting.

Anyway, disappointing. I’d already cancelled my Almost subscription earlier this month since I don’t find myself as drawn to dessert teas these days, plus I just don’t need to be taking in any more tea. But if I hadn’t, I would probably cancel anyway after trying this second package, since none of the teas have really spoken to me. Oh well, was fun to try anyway!

Flavors: Acidic, Artificial, Grassy, Herbaceous, Hibiscus, Metallic, Pear, Tart, Woody

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Maddy Barone
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We need a “sad” icon. One of my absolute all time fave teas is Cranberry Pear from David’s Tea. It is no longer available. When I saw your post I was excited for a minute, thinking this might be a good substitute. But maybe not.

Cameron B.
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I was really excited to try Cranberry Pear, but sadly it wasn’t my jam. :(

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Cameron B.
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I was really excited to try Cranberry Pear, but sadly it wasn’t my jam. :(

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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: 27
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 27

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