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Cameron B. drank The Ally by Wild Coast Brew

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Next up from Wild Coast Brew – this tulsi and jasmine green tea blend with orange, cardamom, ginger, and a few other bits ‘n’ bobs.

To be honest, I mostly get tulsi here? There is a faint touch of jasmine and earthy, mineral green tea, but tulsi has a rather strong flavor so it’s definitely in forefront. I do taste a hint of sweet orange on the top end and an earthy note at the back of my mouth that could be the ginger (or perhaps just the green tea). Cardamom could easily be getting lost in the tulsi since they’re both a bit tingly/spicy.

It’s nice and I’m enjoying it, but mostly because I like tulsi ha ha. Would like to see some of the other ingredients shine a bit more. I think I’ll reserve judgment on a rating until I’ve tried it a few more times, just to be sure it’s not the ratio of ingredients in this particular cup.

Flavors: Citrus, Dry Grass, Earthy, Floral, Hay, Herbaceous, Herbs, Jasmine, Mineral, Mint, Orange, Smooth, Soft, Spicy, Sweet, Tulsi

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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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