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Dammann Frères Advent Calendar – December 24th

Aw, the very last tea of the calendar! I must say, I’ve been very happy with this purchase and I would consider getting it again, but it seems like the majority of the teas are repeated each year… So I’m not sure I would want to pay the $40 to try all of the same teas again, even if it is a cool concept. I’m drinking this final tea two days late because I didn’t want to take it with me to our relatives’ house. So it’s “Day-After-Christmas Tea” for me! The sachet smells strongly of bubblegum… :(

Hmm, I didn’t expect this tea to be so mildly flavored, especially considering the smell. It does remind me of bubblegum a bit but since it’s more subtle it doesn’t bother me. I can also taste the caramel aspect, as well as the mellow base tea. Overall, it’s okay, but a touch disappointing as the finale tea of this calendar.

Flavors: Bread, Candy, Caramel, Smooth

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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LiberTEAS
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I think this is the one I want to try next year.

Ost
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That actually sounds really good! XD Sorry it didn’t end with a bang for you though! :( That always sucks!

TheLastDodo
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I agree with LiberTEAS! Hearing about the types of tea in that calendar sounded way better than what we tried with Teanzo. (Sorry Teanzo.)

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LiberTEAS
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I think this is the one I want to try next year.

Ost
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That actually sounds really good! XD Sorry it didn’t end with a bang for you though! :( That always sucks!

TheLastDodo
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I agree with LiberTEAS! Hearing about the types of tea in that calendar sounded way better than what we tried with Teanzo. (Sorry Teanzo.)

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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… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- June sipdowns: 1
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 94

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 (or monkfruit, etc.).

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