Happy Green

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Just such a nice, smooth and relaxing, subtly fruity green tea from Dammann. The base has a mellow haylike flavor that I just find so comforting. I feel like I’m tasting honeydew melon, which isn’t listed, so maybe that’s down to the cucumber. Some crisp green apple and a bit of the kiwi as well. The lemongrass is probably contributing to the herbaceous hay flavor.

Quite nice. I really enjoyed this one, but also happy to have it finished, since it was one of my oldest teas. :D

Kiki has been summoned by Cameron B.!

“Ohhh it smells good. It smells kinda floral and fruity. Smells kinda peach-like. No-no it smells like a berry, blackberry or something. Not quince. Maybe it’s got a little jasmine flower to it, too. I’m a little rusty. Strawberry, it’s strawberry isn’t it? Is it raspberry? It’s not apricot. Apple?

Oh, I do taste the kiwi and green apple now that I know! Even the cucumber!

It tastes good, naturally sweet. That’s good. I like it. I would buy it again. It’s clean-tasting and satisfying. I really like it. I’d give it an 8 and a half. I think when I want to drink it again, it’s gotta be 8 or above. This is very nice, light but flavorful. Thank you, Cameron B. Very sweet you are."

I sneaked two sips before I passed it to Kiki. Really good kiwi flavor, and some green apple and cucumber. Good body. I might be a little jealous she got the mug!

#adventageddon Day 11 – 1/5

I was skeptical about this tea when I saw it today; a green tea with kiwi, cucumber and apple!? What a weird selection for an advent calendar – that flavour profile feels so summery, and I couldn’t picture kiwi and cucumber going together. I had to wonder if this was maybe one of those cases where DF had excess inventory of a summer tea that flopped and they needed to use it up…

However, it was REALLY good! My sense of taste was a bit dull/muted all day today because of the cold I’m getting but I still found this cup really flavourful. It wasn’t really all that cucumber tasting, but there was a really sweet and juicy mix of kiwi and fresh green apple notes, with a bit of a crispness. It reminded me a lot of DT’s now long retired blend Kiwi’s Big Adventure – but more appley. I like the kiwi/apple combo a lot, actually!

So, I was really taken aback by this one – but it was a highlight of my morning and it did make me pretty happy!

Advent day 11! The flavor of this tea reminds me of the Sanrio stores I would frequent as a kid. Specifically, the Sanrio gum or candy that was melon flavored. This tea has the exact same flavor. Because of the nostalgia, I loved it! It was definitely a ‘happy green’ for me. Really enjoyed this, but it’s not something I would rush to repurchase.

This tea is driving me nuts because it is SO familiar but I can’t place why. Like I know I never had this tea from Dammann Freres before but I have had this tea before from another company and I just can’t figure out which tea it is making me think of. It’s nice though. Getting apple but also a lot of kiwi. Some fresh cucumber underneath. It is making me happy.