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Homemade Advent Day 16
from AJRimmer
These advent teas have been amazing so far and so fun to try!
Read the tasting notes before I prepared this one to help me decide on a steeping temperature. The clove and cardamom are the strongest spices that I taste in this one and are quite strong. I can’t taste the ginger but perhaps it’s just hiding beneath the other two spices. The mint comes through and is a cooling peppermint. I can taste the chocolate faintly as well. The spices do linger on your tongue but initially, I did try this without milk. I added milk halfway through my cup and this one would make a nice cup of chai with a little honey. In terms of a mint chocolate chai, I think the spices are a little heavy compared to the chocolate.
This one actually reminds me a bit of AU’s Combray tea just because of the cardamom and green tea base pairing. I also think that I found Combray a little drying as well. Chai teas are so soothing to drink throughout Winter.

Homemade Advent Day 13
from AJRimmer
This one was prepared hot with a little bit of agave and almond milk. The flavor of this one is strong and roasty. It reminds me of coffee but is also leaning a little too close to tasting burnt. Perhaps I should have added more water? The banana is really nice though! I think this one just needs some more experimenting. I have some left to try it cold and with a different type of milk. I think maybe soy milk or oat milk would work better and I might water it down or use less hojicha next time.

Homemade Advent Day 14
from AJRimmer
After trying this one I can see why there was only a little bit of it left! It’s absolutely delicious and pretty true to concept. I added a little agave to this one and chilled it a bit. The cake aspect of this tea reminds me more of a yellow cake mix than a traditional shortcake biscuit. The strawberry tastes fresh and syrupy at the same time just like in a strawberry shortcake dessert. I would purchase this one as it would make a great spring and summer tea. (steeped this according to the instructions)

52 Teas 12 Days Of Teas Advent Day 2
The base tea for this one was very smooth and the pear flavor tasted quite natural. In terms of spices, I was able to pick out quite a few of them.
This one also had the same cream note that I seem to find in most if not all of the green teas from 52 Teas. It makes for a cozy warm cup of a winter spiced tea.

Finished off the rest of this as a cold brew. I think I’m finally getting the hang of it! This was a pleasant tasting cold brew and very convenient for a grab-and-go tea. The cherry is balanced and not as strong when prepared this way.

Homemade Advent Day 12
from AJRimmer
I prepared this cold since that is what was recommended. This one comes across as an herbal tea since the black tea base is very subtle. It’s fruity and sweet but I’m specifically able to pick out raspberry, orange, and lime. I tried a sip of it hot before chilling it and agree that the cold preparation was a better option. The iced tea method brought out the fruity flavors even more.