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Okay folks, I’m calling it. This is the best genmaicha ever. And that’s that.

Seriously, though. Once I saw Ost’s Laoshan Genmaicha tasting note, my mouth would not be satisfied until I brewed up a cup of this lovely blend. So creamy and smooth, sweet butternut squash and oats and soy milk with a touch of vanilla goodness. And, of course, that delicious and nutty toasty rice.

I am the proud owner of 4 ounces of this now discontinued blend (thanks mj!) and I will cry like a small child when I run out of it. Seriously.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 1 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
Starfevre

I wonder if I have some…

Roswell Strange

Very jealous.

Cameron B.

Hmm… I noticed this is in the “Out of Stock” section on their website instead of the “Archived” section. There may be hope yet!

Ost

Haha-Glad I inspired you :P

mj

Cameron, I was told that they’ll have more at the beginning of October. I’m already going to be tea muling for Roswell if I can get some, so I can always mule for you at the same time if you’d like. Let me know!

Cameron B.

mj, that’s awesome! I definitely won’t need more yet by then, but thanks for the offer. And it’s good to know that it’s going to be a more permanent blend. :D

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Starfevre

I wonder if I have some…

Roswell Strange

Very jealous.

Cameron B.

Hmm… I noticed this is in the “Out of Stock” section on their website instead of the “Archived” section. There may be hope yet!

Ost

Haha-Glad I inspired you :P

mj

Cameron, I was told that they’ll have more at the beginning of October. I’m already going to be tea muling for Roswell if I can get some, so I can always mule for you at the same time if you’d like. Let me know!

Cameron B.

mj, that’s awesome! I definitely won’t need more yet by then, but thanks for the offer. And it’s good to know that it’s going to be a more permanent blend. :D

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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! ~
- October sipdowns: 3
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 132

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

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