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drank Mint Matcha by 3 Leaf Tea
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Finished off as an iced oat latte with maple syrup.

This is a lovely matcha, I find the amount of mint to be just right. Sometimes mint-flavored things can be over the top for me, and then they just remind me of toothpaste or Altoids. But this has a nice amount of mint that’s somewhere in the peppermint or mint chocolate chip ice cream realm. And with oat milk added, it does remind me of ice cream.

That being said, I’m not sure whether I’ll reorder it just because I find mint to be more of a situational flavor for me. With the fruity flavors, I can drink them every day, but I’m not always in the mood for a mint latte if that makes sense. However, this does pair very well with a bit of chocolate syrup (as you would expect) and also with lemonade for a refreshing summer drink. Definitely recommend it!

Flavors: Candy, Creamy, Grassy, Mint, Peppermint, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
Iced 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
ashmanra

Oh, I just bought this one for Superanna but she hasn’t tried it yet! I am glad to hear you enjoyed it. I bought three flavor matchas and a hojicha for her after seeing the reviews on here and she really liked the hojicha.

She is going to Japan in 2024. Any must see places to see or thins to do? Anyone who has been, I would love to hear from you!

ashmanra

Also, the chocolate syrup is such an amazing idea. I will pass that on. I chose this one, cardamom, and cinnamon for her because she doesn’t love fruity flavors.

Cameron B.

The birthday cake is a good one too! I’ll have to think about the Japan recommendations…

ashmanra

I have been eyeing the birthday cake one since I got the coupon in my email for the third anniversary sale. Good to have a recommendation for it!

Michelle

Ashmanra – I really enjoyed the Tokyo art museum. A shinto shrine is a must, the bigger the better. All the food is great, but the small crepe shops can’t be beat or a sit down Yakitori noodle place where they cook it right in front of you. Oh, and Japanese karaoke is an ‘experience’ gotta do that too.

ashmanra

Sounds awesome! I will pass it on!

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ashmanra

Oh, I just bought this one for Superanna but she hasn’t tried it yet! I am glad to hear you enjoyed it. I bought three flavor matchas and a hojicha for her after seeing the reviews on here and she really liked the hojicha.

She is going to Japan in 2024. Any must see places to see or thins to do? Anyone who has been, I would love to hear from you!

ashmanra

Also, the chocolate syrup is such an amazing idea. I will pass that on. I chose this one, cardamom, and cinnamon for her because she doesn’t love fruity flavors.

Cameron B.

The birthday cake is a good one too! I’ll have to think about the Japan recommendations…

ashmanra

I have been eyeing the birthday cake one since I got the coupon in my email for the third anniversary sale. Good to have a recommendation for it!

Michelle

Ashmanra – I really enjoyed the Tokyo art museum. A shinto shrine is a must, the bigger the better. All the food is great, but the small crepe shops can’t be beat or a sit down Yakitori noodle place where they cook it right in front of you. Oh, and Japanese karaoke is an ‘experience’ gotta do that too.

ashmanra

Sounds awesome! I will pass it 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… ;)

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