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Cameron B. drank Spiced Apple Chai by Adagio Teas

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Adagio Advent Calendar – Day 1

I haven’t had the greatest experience with Adagio in the past, finding the blends I’ve tried to be ho-hum at best. So I thought this advent calendar was the perfect way to really give them a chance by trying 24 of their teas. So here we are! :)

This happens to be perfectly pleasant. It’s a mild chai, mostly I taste cinnamon and ginger with a bit of clove thrown in there for good measure. The base tea doesn’t taste like much, in fact I’m having trouble finding it at all. I do like the apple, it’s fairly mild and doesn’t come off as artificial. It’s a nice cooked apple flavor, so overall the tea makes me think of apple pie.

Not bad, Adagio, not bad. A nice festive start to the calendar! :)

P.S. – I got the pugs an advent calendar, too: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRzQ77AAvQ/

(today’s advent teas: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQxllmAUip/)

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Sweet

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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amandastory516
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I got my cats an advent, too! I did treats last year, but went with a toy one this year…they broke into it early though.

Cameron B.
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Aww that’s cute. One of mine loves toys but the other wouldn’t be interested, ha ha! Treats are universally loved. :P

AJRimmer
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Awww can they smell the treats inside?

Cameron B.
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Yes! I had to move it to a higher shelf. XD

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amandastory516
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I got my cats an advent, too! I did treats last year, but went with a toy one this year…they broke into it early though.

Cameron B.
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Aww that’s cute. One of mine loves toys but the other wouldn’t be interested, ha ha! Treats are universally loved. :P

AJRimmer
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Awww can they smell the treats inside?

Cameron B.
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Yes! I had to move it to a higher shelf. XD

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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: 20
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 20

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