Domo

I found this on my way to a tea store, while cutting through a grocery store.

Upon opening the bag, I got a puff of delicious vanilla. I’ve found that my hand-made mug makes a perfect little handled chawan, since the bottom is smooth and rounded.

I don’t normally consider buying matcha, since I can only stand it in small quantities, and on occasion. But I’ve been keeping my eye out for Domo for quite a while (after missing my first chance to pick it up), and it materialized again.

I probably shouldn’t have brushed my teeth just prior to making some. The matcha is vanilla in the front, very smooth, which trails off into grass. Not strong, and also smooth, so it’s very nice. I was considering milk, but I think I can do without it.

I’m still working out what proportions I like. It’s getting a bit more bitter as it cools, but that’s to be expected.

Thank you to TeaEqualsBliss for sending me some of this tea!

This is really yummy. Delicious chai spices and the caramel sweetness is absolutely enchanting. This would be really easy to get addicted to!

Backlog: I had some of this earlier this afternoon, even with its lack of caffeine, it is very energizing. And Yummy!!

Thanks to TeaEqualsBliss for sending me some of this tea.

This is yum! I had my doubts as I generally do when it comes to rooibos but this is really good. That being said, if you’re not into sweet drinks – this might not be for you. It is really sweet.

Vanilla taste with not a lot of rooibos aftertaste (which I like) and just a hint of rooibos nutty/woody taste. A very pleasant beverage – it would make a great dessert tea.

I am finishing off the last of what TeaEqualsBliss sent me of this today. I figure since I am at the tail end of whatever I had this past week and a half, it would be a good time to get some extra vitamin C, just in case whatever this was decides it wants to come back.

This reminds me a bit of Tang – or at least as I remember Tang since it’s been YEARS since I’ve had the stuff. Only it’s hot. It has the same citrus-y, sweet-tart taste, but with a surprising peppery kick at the end of the sip. I noticed last night that the peppery taste develops as I continued to sip, and by the time I made my way down to the bottom of the cup I had a nice pepper aftertaste that was really quite nice.

This tisane also did a nice job of helping to clear up the congestion which is still present. This is actually something I’m going to add to my mental shopping list… I think I would like to keep some of this on hand.

Thank you to TeaEqualsBliss for sending me this tea to try.

I probably should have had some of this a couple of days ago, but since I hadn’t yet tried it, I didn’t want to drink something while sick that I hadn’t yet tasted and reviewed. Yes, I am a tea reviewer first, and my illnesses come second to that. It’s one of the sacrifices I make for my tea reviewing.

This is actually quite tasty. As a dry powder, I do get the flintstone vitamin smell that TeaEqualsBliss described in her previous tasting note.

This is quite sweet, and very flavorful. It is one that even at my worst point, I would be able to taste which is a good thing. It tastes good hot and cold. The cayenne is not a powerful flavor, but I can feel the burn-tingle of it at the finish. It has a very citrus-y taste with a peppery ginger finish. I don’t get much in the way of rooibos taste, which is a good thing.

I like it!

Sipdown and backlog…TANGY! See previous notes

Citrus and sour but in a good and fun way! See my other notes…

SHAKE BEFORE YOU MAKE it says on the package…ok…I did…then after I thought it was safe to smell…I sniffed and the powder went right up my nose! LOL

Anyhow…smells like Vitamin C Flinstone Vitamins from when I was a kid. The taste is incredibly sweet – sugary – and citrusy-tart but very interesting and very much Vitamin C.

The taste is good but VERY powerful!!!! If you need a vitamin C kick – try this!

Matcha-Thon Matcha #4…
I’ve always LOVED this one!

I wish they would come out with more flavors at Domo!

Yup! It’s startin’ to work!
YAY! I’m totally running on tea this past week – hardly any sleep and I need to keep on keepin’ on!

BRING IT ON! More Matcha!

Vanilla, sugary goodness…a little bit on the light side so I added roughly 4 tsp – it’s nice…see previous notes…FLASHBACK Taste of the Day!

A little lighter today but still nice!

Nearly chugging a warm cuppa this right now…vanilla! yeah! See my other notes! ALSO…Jason and Ricky added a Matcha Category! Woot! I’m in the process of editing existing matchas to now include that in their description/category…feel free to edit any you find…too…I have a start on it but it will be an ongoing project I am sure!

http://steepster.com/teas?matcha=on

http://sororiteasisters.com/2011/01/26/vanilla-cloud-matcha-from-domo/
Check out the full review over at SororiTEA Sisters

I should be bouncing off the walls with all the matcha I have been drinking today but so far I’m feeling pretty ‘normal’.

Anyhow…I am choosing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkID1qzR6A
Obscured By Clouds by Pink Floyd for this one!

The vanilla is yummy in this and I can make a ‘puffy’ connection like with clouds…so…yeah…I ‘get it’.

This is sweet and smooth and vanilla and almost candy like. I am upping the rating!

Semi Sugary-sweet, a good amount of Vanilla. VERY SMOOTH! Pretty tasty.

I kinda forgot I still had a lil bit of this! So…here’s to a SIPDOWN! I did much more than I usually do – about 2 Tbs just for kicks! And it’s a lot sweeter and almost candy like. I sure hope Domo comes our with more of their flavored matchas soon!

Backlogging a 4X shot :)

Really great. See other notes…had a triple shot today!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepE
I’m drinking this only to hear this song! LOL
No…I do like this and am in POWDER form today so…I might just dedicate the rest of my day to powder-related teas!

VANILLA ICE!!!!!
Woot! Woot!

I would like to try this iced…I’m drinking it hot right now. I would also like to try some of the ‘dirty’ versions (with alcohol)

Totally LOVING this game today btw…I hope you all will play! I know a few of you already are! If you have no idea what I am talking about check out the discussion board!

Yet another one i HAD to try ASAP and I’ll be brief yet tease you because I am going to post a FULL REVIEW later this week!!!

Aroma prior to whisk – Vanilla Hot Chocolate-type
After – Vanilla Rooibos

Color – cloud dark reddish brown

Taste – WOW! Not only is it rooibos sweet but it’s SUGAR Sweet! And a lovely Vanilla! This is very VERY sweet and sugary and treat-like! WOW!!!!!

I’m going to miss this SO MUCH!
Don’t know what you have til it’s gone!? OH! I KNOW what I had and it was wonderful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUmdWdEgHgk
The Cranberries – When Your Gone

I miss this already and I’m drinking the last bit as I type this…

Check out my full review here
http://sororiteasisters.com/2010/10/05/caramel-sutra-chai-from-domo/

Some additional notes for this specific attempt:

I really think with this the MORE the merrier! I started off with 2 teaspoons and it was fairly pale and I would say I could pick up the cinnamon and a very little caramel. I added more and the sugary-likeness jumped in! I added even more and noticed the Nutmeg and Ginger more than I had in previous attempts! I would say my first attempt was my favorite attempt with this – it seems sweeter – but this was nice too! Rating stays the same.

JUST received this and HAD to try it! I’m going to feature a FULL REVIEW tomorrow on
http://sororiteasisters.com/

Some MISC notes here first…
Smell before infusing…Fall Spices, sugary-caramel, Chai-like, Hot chocolate smelling-almost
During – Fall Chai Latte-esque

Taste: Semi-sugary sweet caramel flavors, chai flavors

I’ve NEVER tasted anything like this…EVER. Thumbs up for that!!!!