1789 Tasting Notes

93

Sipdown 78-2021
Sad to see this go, but I will be purchasing more once I get through some more sipdowns.

tea-sipper

I’m glad you’re also a fan of this one! We need to keep buying it so it doesn’t get discontinued. haha. :D

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100

This.tea.is.so.good.
I’ve been needing some extra comfort, and this perfectly fits the bill. A perfect blend of rich/chocolate forward black tea, and delectable vanilla beans.

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95

Working on sipping through a pouch of this. Added some unsweetened cashew milk, which helped bring out the marshmallow sweetness.

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Sipdown 77-2021
Made the last cup of this for my partner and had a sip. Not a favorite, and not one I would repurchase. Not sure the waffle cone pieces really add anything to the flavor. Mostly maple, with a bit of a generic berry flavor.

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77

Sipdown 76-2021
I’ve been neglecting my tea of the last week or so. There’s just been so much going on. I’ve been searching for another job for about a year (transitioning into a sole focus in Human Resources), and have had the absolute worst luck. I’m also starting graduate school next week (yay!), which has taken a lot of preparation and planning.
On top of the work/school stuff, my foster cat was diagnosed with FIP. Up until the last couple years, FIP had a 100% fatality rate. Luckily, there’s been some excellent research done, and there is an underground d treatment available with a very high success rate. Unfortunately though, the treatment requires daily subcutaneous injections for 3 months minimum. Learning to give my poor cat injections has been quite an ordeal.
Anyway, I haven’t been drinking as much tea as I normally would. But, I’m finally getting back to some sip downs.
Added some cashew milk and a bit of honey to this and it was the best cup yet.

Courtney

It’s so much when everything happens at once, but hopefully your cat will feel better soon, and best of luck on grad school and finding a new job soon!

Lexie Aleah

Congrats on starting Graduate School! I hope your cat gets better soon caring for sick animals is tough. <3

tea-sipper

I’m sorry you and your cat have to go through that! Congrats and good luck with grad school and finding a new job.

Mastress Alita

I live alone and have yet to figure out a way to give my cat medicine by myself (I can’t ever get her mouth open! failure ) I actually wonder if I’d have an easier time with an injection… Hope kitty does well with the treatment!

tea-sipper

I’m sure you know about the cat treats you can hide pills in?

Mastress Alita

Once the vet gave me actual “cat treat” pain supplements for her, and she would actually spit them out!

The only thing I’ve had success with is a mollasses/tuna “gel” that she likes so much, I just have to smear the gel on the back of my hand and she’ll lick it clean. If only all types of medicine came in that form…

tea-sipper

Oh ok! At least you found something that works, but not for every medication type.

amandastory516

Thanks, everyone! Things will get better, just a bump in the road.
Mastress Alita- If you haven’t tried them yet, the Churu lickable cat treats work wonders for disguising pills, and cats go absolutely insane for them.

Mastress Alita

If I get a script that is in pill form, I will definitely try those!

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76
drank Sakura by Lupicia
1789 tasting notes

I couldn’t resist Lupicia’s sakura release, as I haven’t tried any of the collection before. This has a bit of a brininess, but also a lovely soft floral flavor that is complimented by the black base nicely.

Mastress Alita

Ya, I love sakura stuff, but Lupicia’s sakura teas aren’t for me. The salt used to preserve the leaves (that “briny” taste) really turns me off.

Cameron B.

I ended up getting Sakura & Berry, Sakura Houji, and the Premium Sakura Green!

amandastory516

Mastress Alita- I can definitely see how the salt preserves would turn some people off.
Cameron- I got the Sakura & Berry and Sakura Houji too! Very excited to try them.

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94

I only have a couple more cups of this left, and I’m going to be incredibly sad when I run out. The lilac is still dominating the cup, with notes of fresh steamed greens rounding the floral notes out. I hope it comes back at some point.

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51

I so wanted to love this, but it’s just not good. I sadly can’t taste any violet. It’s just a very chalky, artificial chocolate flavor.

Dustin

You are on a roll today with the floral creams!

Martin Bednář

Shame it didn’t worked well for you!

amandastory516

Dustin- It was definitely a floral cream kind of mood yesterday!
Martin- That’s okay! Just glad I got to try it.

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93

I’m really loving this blend, and I’m just about out. I’ll be repurchasing this one when I drink the last cup.

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87

This was re-released today, so I decided to celebrate by brewing a cup. Made it my preferred way- drenching the cup in caramel sauce before filling the cup with tea. It just smells so insanely good, and the caramel sauce brings out the butterscotch flavor of the tea, which is otherwise pretty muted.

AJRimmer

Ooo I’ve been obsessed with making caramel sauce lately. This sounds like the perfect way to send off my final serving of Butter Brew!

Martin Bednář

But be careful, they said it is very limited relase! I never had it though and there is no opinion to order it with next subscription.

tea-sipper

Why is this limited release when I’m still annoyed it took out ‘Jelly + Ice Cream’ in the vote? It’s supposed to be a tea wall tea but it’s always limited. hmm. At least you enjoy this one, amandastory!

tea-sipper

Oh speak of the devil, just saw in the e-mail that Jelly + Ice Cream will be back in stock for a while. (Though I’m already stocked up for now, I’m glad they bring it back — seemingly as often as they do the Butter Brew which makes the vote kind of pointless. haha)

Mastress Alita

I didn’t even bother voting the last time because after Butter Brew won the one year but instead of putting it permanently on the Tea Wall (point of the vote) they continue extreme FOMOLIMITED TIME RELEASE! GET IT EARLY LIMITED STOCK!” b.s. with it all the time.

amandastory516

tea-sipper: I just saw that!
Mastress Alita- The limited release nonsense is getting a bit tiresome.

tea-sipper

Yeah, I haven’t really paid attention to if the vote winners actually stay on the tea wall otherwise (doubt it – I also haven’t voted since Butter Brew won.)

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Hello! I live in Los Angeles with my boyfriend and 3 cats [+however many foster cats I have at the moment]. I’m also obsessed with all things spooky.

I became obsessed with the world of tea through DavidsTea years ago. I love to try new brands, so I’m constantly on the look out for new-to-me companies.

Favorite Brands:
Whispering Pines
The Necessiteas
Brutaliteas
August Uncommon
Lupicia
Jolie Tea Co.

Favorite flavors:
Marshmallow
Vanilla
Marzipan
Almond
Honey
Smoke
Cocoa
Malt
Sweet Potato
Banana
Pineapple
Melon

Dislikes:
Stevia
Red Rooibos
Coconut

Though, I’ll taste anything once!

I mainly brew western style.I like my tea extremely strong, so I tend to use wayyyyy more dry leaf than suggested.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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