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DAVIDsTEA Matcha Advent Calendar – Day 9

I made this as a latte and I agree with Cameron B that the matcha flavor is definitely coming through more in this matcha than it did with the others. For Cameron, that was good. For me, it’s bad. I just don’t love the taste of matcha. I like flavored matchas that hide the grass clippings/broccoli (in this case) flavor but still give me the perk up from caffeine (or maybe sugar?).

I will say the matcha flavor is growing on me a little, since I am not running to dump this down the drain. Plus I have enjoyed white chocolate matcha lattes in the past. And I think matcha and flavored matcha is fun to use for other things rather than a typical hot cup of tea.

However and with that said, vanilla broccoli isn’t my idea of a good time either. It’s not as terrible as that sounds but both the flavors are present in this latte and I am not loving it. I think the rest of this sample will be tossed into a smoothie.

ETA: The more I drink, the more the vanilla builds and drowns out the matcha.

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Cameron B.
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I agree, I got broccoli from this matcha with milk also.

tea-sipper
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vanilla broccoli. muhaha. yum.

Dustin
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Have y’all had the Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s jelly beans before? The ones that taste like rotten egg, earwax and dirt? I’m imagining a matcha line with that theme now! It’s gonna be a big seller!

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Cameron B.
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I agree, I got broccoli from this matcha with milk also.

tea-sipper
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vanilla broccoli. muhaha. yum.

Dustin
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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

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