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Advent day 5! Another very perfumey blend to my palate. I assumed it was another green earl gray, with perhaps some added lemon notes, because I’m not really picking up any of the notes described.

Advent day 4! The notes in this didn’t quite match the name (I was expecting something reminiscent of a baked good). I got a strong orange blossom note, which I usually love. But, in this it came across a bit too syrupy. The ginger was only noticeable in the aftertaste. I didn’t detect any rose. Not terrible, just pretty boring and somehow bland.

Advent day 4! So.much.maple. I could smell the rich maple goodness through the bag. But, it’s not the off-putting cat pee type maple, it’s more of a decadent maple dessert. There’s definitely a bit of cinnamon coming through the maple as well, which is making it more well-rounded.

Advent day 4! I had a somewhat hectic day, and I’m a bit behind on sipping through my advent offerings. This is a Brutalities flavor I’ve been wanting to try for awhile, so I was happy to see it in the advent. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a miss for me. The butterscotch flavor is far too mild for my taste, and there’s something a bit too astringent/bordering on sour that just isn’t working for me.

Mmmmmmm what a scrumptious cup. Mint teas are very hit or miss for me, but sometimes I crave the chocolate/mint combo, and this really hit the spot. I love the mild oolong combined with the creamy chocolate, and cool peppermint. A splash of oat milk made this the perfect morning cup of comfort.

Enjoyed this unsweetened and without milk. Not sure why I made that choice, as I usually prefer my chais the opposite. I did enjoy the balance of spices, but as expected, thought it would’ve been much better with cream and sugar. I couldn’t quite taste the rum or gingerbread. I definitely got more of a straightforward cinnamon/ginger blend.

Advent day 3! I’m getting cinnamon chocolate chip cookie vibes from this (which makes sense now that I’m looking at the ingredients).The clove is definitely the most prominent note for me, closely followed by the cinnamon. The hazelnut/chocolate notes give it that baked good effect. I can taste the rooibos, which I dislike and could’ve done without. But, the honey bush and toasted mate definitely overpower the rooibos.

Advent day 3! Not a huge fan of this one. Very muted bergamot flavor, but still comes across as unfortunately perfumey. I’m getting a fishy smell combined with the bergamot, which just isn’t pleasant. Glad to be rid of it.

Advent day 2! I predominantly get a sharp cinnamon, followed by a bit of ginger and orange. It’s warming and comforting, and I so wished I didn’t make it on my break at work, because by the time I went to finish the last half of the cup, it was cold and tasted awful. Totally bitter and the warming spice notes were gone. Ah, well. Nice while it lasted.