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Cameron B. drank Chilli Kale Matcha by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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Bird & Blend Matcha Advent Calendar – Day 12

Chili matcha?! Oh boy…

Wow, they’re not kidding either – this has quite a kick of cayenne, even when prepared with milk.

This is the sort of thing that I can only imagine working as a shot, because who is going to sit there and drink any amount of very chili matcha…? It’s leaving a lingering burn down my throat and at the back of my mouth with each sip.

So it’s definitely not for me!

From Bonne Maman, today it’s Mirabelle Plum (Mirabelle) spread! I happen to love plum jam, so huzzah! I’ve never had a mirabelle plum, the closest thing would be Lupicia’s Kotobuki tea. This seems more subtle than a regular plum jam, but still has a lovely stonefruit flavor. Yummy.

Flavors: Pepper, Spicy

Preparation

Iced 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Mastress Alita
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That matcha sounds like the sort of thing that would only be useful as a terrible April Fool’s joke. The jam though… mmmmmm!

Cameron B.
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B&B has some very strange matchas…

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Mastress Alita
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That matcha sounds like the sort of thing that would only be useful as a terrible April Fool’s joke. The jam though… mmmmmm!

Cameron B.
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B&B has some very strange matchas…

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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! ~
- December sipdowns: 0
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 156

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