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Cameron B. drank Spinach Chive (Savory Tea) by Numi Organic Tea

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Another savory tea to try this evening! This one sounds less weird to me, but I’m still worried about having any form of onion in my tea, lol… Oh well, I will try it anyway! Dry, it smells strongly of the added spices (coriander, turmeric, dill) along with the chive and spinach. I steeped mine for 10 minutes in boiling water.

It smells… spicy. Not in a hot way, but in a savory way. I’m honestly surprised that I don’t taste the spinach very much at all. What I do taste strongly is the lime combined with the chive, and it actually makes for a nice savory, slightly tart tea. The spices are nowhere near as strong in this one, and my tongue isn’t screaming out in pain. I do definitely pick up on the flavor of the turmeric and coriander though, and they complement the chive and lime nicely. Overall, I’m pleasantly surprised by this one! I actually like it a lot.

Flavors: Coriander, Dill, Lime, Spices, Tart, Vegetables

Preparation

Boiling 8 min or more 8 OZ / 236 ML

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tea-sipper
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ONION TEA?!?! No way.

Roswell Strange
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Swap arrived today! I think this is the one I want to start with :)

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tea-sipper
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ONION TEA?!?! No way.

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Swap arrived today! I think this is the one I want to start with :)

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- November sipdowns: 9
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 152

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia.

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing