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drank Happy Dreams by Dammann Frères
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Dammann Frères Advent 2021 – Day 20

I was worried this would be anise-heavy from the dry leaf aroma, but it’s more like a cozy lemon marshmallow cloud with anise accents. I’m enjoying this one, and wish it had fallen on one of the days I felt the sickest last week. It’s soothing.

Mom says “tastes like licorice.” So anise is definitely still a key player.

Flavors: Anise, Candy, Citrus, Creamy, Lemon, Lemongrass, Sweet, Vanilla

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 30 sec
ashmanra

Sounds delightful! I mean who could pass up lemons or clouds?

ashmanra

*marshmallow clouds

Evol Ving Ness

^what ashmanra said. The anise troubles me, but maybe it is not too bad, always a crapshoot with anise. Frankly, I’ve been having more than enough anise in my masala chai.

Crowkettle

I don’t pass up regular clouds either! :)

Hopefully you don’t get too much anise in your sample, Evol. For me this combined the lemon flavouring I loved so much in the Citron Oolong, with a few herbal ingredients (lemongrass, anise); it was easier for me to accept.

Evol Ving Ness

Thanks, CrowKettle. I’m a bit behind with the advent, but I’ll get there. I loved DT’s Citron Oolong and LemonPoundcake. If the lemon is anything like those, I’m good.

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ashmanra

Sounds delightful! I mean who could pass up lemons or clouds?

ashmanra

*marshmallow clouds

Evol Ving Ness

^what ashmanra said. The anise troubles me, but maybe it is not too bad, always a crapshoot with anise. Frankly, I’ve been having more than enough anise in my masala chai.

Crowkettle

I don’t pass up regular clouds either! :)

Hopefully you don’t get too much anise in your sample, Evol. For me this combined the lemon flavouring I loved so much in the Citron Oolong, with a few herbal ingredients (lemongrass, anise); it was easier for me to accept.

Evol Ving Ness

Thanks, CrowKettle. I’m a bit behind with the advent, but I’ll get there. I loved DT’s Citron Oolong and LemonPoundcake. If the lemon is anything like those, I’m good.

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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