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Cameron B. drank Sweet Autumn by Lupicia

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Lupicia, Lupicia, Lupicia.

This one is an old favorite. I’m not sure whether they offer it on the Hawaii site, as I assume it would’ve been this month and I didn’t see it. It’s generally a Halloween-ish tea.

I was confused that I had no rating for this tea, but I think it was because last time I was here, I wasn’t enjoying red rooibos much, so I must’ve removed the rating. Luckily, now I find myself enjoying rooibos again.

This is such a unique tea. The main flavor for me is roasted nuts, specifically chestnut. It has a nice rich flavor that combines with creamy sweet potato for a rich taste. There’s also a bit of burnt sugar, partially from the dark roasted nuts and probably also from the rooibos base, which can often have caramel notes.

I’m so happy that I seem to like rooibos blends again so I can enjoy this tisane. So warm and comforting and perfectly fallish. Luckily it’s aged well and I have plenty left!

Flavors: Burnt Sugar, Chestnut, Creamy, Roasted Nuts, Sweet Potatoes, Wood

Preparation

Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Mastress Alita
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I got an e-mail about them at some point… I think they stock the “seasonal” flavors with such low stock in the Hawaii store they sell out in a flash, and they never restock them after that, even in the same “season”.

Cameron B.
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Ah, that’s a shame, but I’m just glad they stock them at all! :)

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Ah, that’s a shame, but I’m just glad they stock them at all! :)

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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! ~
- January sipdowns: 31
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 31

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