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Dammann Frères Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 13

I’m so grateful this was the tea yesterday. I had a six hour math final ordeal, and by the time I was done it was nearing midnight and I had a headache.

I love chamomile more than most people. Adding apple to it is always a nice way to emphasize the already apple-ish notes of the sleepy-flower. Likewise, sage tidies up and rounds out some of its herbaceous edges with earthy fresh notes (not that much sage though). In that way, the extra ingredients don’t really flavour (and smother) chamomile so much as highlight its existing profile. It’s perfectly soothing so gets my general chamomile score of “76” + 2 points for solid (if somewhat conventional) blending.

Flavors: Apple, Chamomile, Earthy, Floral, Herbaceous, Lemon, Menthol, Sage, Smooth, Sweet

ashmanra

SIX HOURS??? That sounds cruel!

Leafhopper

Agreed! That definitely sounds like an ordeal.

Crowkettle

It was not intended to be… but I bring this on myself. It was a take-home “open book” test; the Prof recommended taking 3-4hrs but gave us an incredibly generous total of 7hrs “just in case”. I, being me, somehow needed most of that (ugh).

AJRimmer

Ha yep, back in college, I would take every minute allowed for tests!

Michelle

Wow, I like math more than the next person, but that sound grueling. I did a proof once in grad school that I was so proud of I put on the fridge. No red marks on the paper though the prof did put ‘Nice’ at the end. Fingers crossed no red marks for you!

Crowkettle

Yes, I ended up doing well! And it marks the last of a series of prereqs I had to go back and take. :)

This was also an oddball “problem-solving” math course – required for aspiring elementary school teachers. The math itself is basic but still a mental adjustment for me – if, admittedly, a fun one!

Nattie

Congrats!

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ashmanra

SIX HOURS??? That sounds cruel!

Leafhopper

Agreed! That definitely sounds like an ordeal.

Crowkettle

It was not intended to be… but I bring this on myself. It was a take-home “open book” test; the Prof recommended taking 3-4hrs but gave us an incredibly generous total of 7hrs “just in case”. I, being me, somehow needed most of that (ugh).

AJRimmer

Ha yep, back in college, I would take every minute allowed for tests!

Michelle

Wow, I like math more than the next person, but that sound grueling. I did a proof once in grad school that I was so proud of I put on the fridge. No red marks on the paper though the prof did put ‘Nice’ at the end. Fingers crossed no red marks for you!

Crowkettle

Yes, I ended up doing well! And it marks the last of a series of prereqs I had to go back and take. :)

This was also an oddball “problem-solving” math course – required for aspiring elementary school teachers. The math itself is basic but still a mental adjustment for me – if, admittedly, a fun one!

Nattie

Congrats!

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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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