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Cameron B. drank Matcha au Lait - Chestnut by Lupicia

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The last matcha au lait! Prepared as an iced latte.

Okay, this is definitely the best of the three I tried. But I’m not surprised I tend to really like Lupicia’s chestnut flavored teas, and the flavoring here is similar, but subtler. The matcha is grassy but fairly smooth, with only a hint of bitterness at the end of the sip. It’s creamy, of course, from the oat milk, and the level of sweetness is ideal for me. The chestnut is mild but it has that sweet nutty richness and goes perfectly with the matcha.

Very good. It’s too bad that this flavor is seasonal, and the only way to get it on the US site is in a variety pack. Oh well, was fun to try! :3

Flavors: Bitter, Caramelized Sugar, Chestnut, Creamy, Freshly Cut Grass, Grass, Nutty, Roasted Nuts, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation

Iced 5 OZ / 150 ML

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ashmanra
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Because of you, I just ordered two sets as a gift to someone!

Cameron B.
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Ha ha, always happy to enable! :P

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ashmanra
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Because of you, I just ordered two sets as a gift to someone!

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Ha ha, always happy to enable! :P

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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! ~
- November sipdowns: 13
- 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.

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