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Kawaii433 drank Tokio by Lupicia

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I got a few samples from Lupicia that I’m working through today. Got a little congestion going on. I’m in that familiar stage “I think it’s an allergy… Or is it a cold?”. Whatever the case, my sense of taste/smell is probably off so why not try all the teabag samples during this time?

Clean finish, crisp flavor notes of berries. That’s what I got from this one. Honey sweetness. Not intense flavors, subtle but well-defined taste of berries. Strawberries, the tartness of raspberries, and some grassy notes due to the green tea base. The aroma in the beginning was somewhat candy-like, but the flavor was more realistic berries.

Flavors: Berries, Grass, Raspberry, Strawberry

Preparation

190 °F / 87 °C 8 min or more 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha… Etc. I like all teas: Green, oolong, black & pu’erh (prefer ripe over raw).

Chanoyu (for matcha prep) and Gongfu cha (for other types of tea) are the main ways I prepare my tea (Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, Kyusu). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. This past year, I’ve tried many flavored now because of all of you lol. As long as there aren’t artificial sweeteners, it’s all good.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, 52Teas, Whispering Pines, Bird & Blend, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia.

The flavors I dislike: Artificial sweetener, lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, papaya, honeydew, rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, any mints, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread/pastry, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas unless they are flavored, then I may add a splash of milk.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.