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Cameron B. drank Nutty & Spice by DAVIDsTEA

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Work – 3:00 PM

Wow, the ingredients list for this tea is completely bonkers. I mean, how many things do you need in one tea?! But the dry leaf does smell delicious, like oatmeal raisin cookies…

I’m very surprised at how weak this came out, considering I used extra leaf because there are so many additions. It mostly just tastes like a very weak cinnamon cookie tea, with a bit of nuttiness and apple in the background and perhaps a hint of cranberry. There’s no trace of the oolong other than a thick, silken texture. The cinnamon is kicking a bit in the aftertaste and making the roof of my mouth slightly tingly.

Oh well! At this point I already know that 90% of David’s blends are not for me. So no hard feelings, David.

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Cookie, Cranberry, Nuts, Smooth, Spices, Sweet

Preparation

190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec 4 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Kawaii433
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“I mean, how many things do you need in one tea?! "

lol +1

Cameron B.
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Rofl. There are literally 16 ingredients. I mean come on…

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Kawaii433
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“I mean, how many things do you need in one tea?! "

lol +1

Cameron B.
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Rofl. There are literally 16 ingredients. I mean come on…

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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! ~
- February sipdowns: 2
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 36

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