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Cameron B. drank Under the Tea by Trader Nicks Tea Company

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From my June subscription. The other tea was one I’ve already tried and don’t like, so it went into the rehoming box he he.

This tea definitely wins for most adorable packaging. It’s (of course) Little Mermaid themed and the label has the scene from the end of the Under the Sea song, where all the fish turn and point at Ariel, but they’re pointing at the name of the tea! So cute, ha ha.

Tried it both hot and now cold brewed. It’s okay, a bit generic in my opinion. I really enjoyed the Sea Witch fruit tisane, but this one has more of a hibiscus flavor to it, with the fruits in the background. A bit of a tropical thing going on, but I also taste a bit of peach.

So not one I would order for myself, but just adore the packaging, and happy to have tried it. :)

Flavors: Cherry, Fruity, Hibiscus, Peach, Pineapple, Tart, Tropical

Preparation

Iced 8 min or more

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thereadersteacup
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Haha I was about to say that I haven’t tried this one yet. Then I saw the pineapple and went yup… I have not tried that one lol.

Cameron B.
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Sadly Sea Witch has kiwi in it…

thereadersteacup
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Uggggh damn tropical fruits lol

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thereadersteacup
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Haha I was about to say that I haven’t tried this one yet. Then I saw the pineapple and went yup… I have not tried that one lol.

Cameron B.
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Sadly Sea Witch has kiwi in it…

thereadersteacup
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Uggggh damn tropical fruits lol

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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! ~
- September sipdowns: 9
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 128

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