6444 Tasting Notes

Sipdown!! (128)

Thank you Cavocorax for sharing this tea. It is certainly very interesting. It smells sweet so I was not expecting the little kick of spiciness I got in my first sip. However, when I took a second to think about it, “fireside” should probably have given that away. I don’t mind spice but I don’t particularly enjoy drinking it tbh so this tea is just not for me. It was fun to try though.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 24 OZ / 709 ML

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90
drank Eight Candles by Della Terra Teas
6444 tasting notes

I have been craving this tea for a while but unfortunately this is tasting very watered down today :(.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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70

If I did not know any better, I would have thought this was English Toffee as it is quite buttery. I like it, but I just don’t think it will be a restock.

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65

Roswell Strange, you sent me SOO much of this tea! I made a mason jar full and I don’t even think I made a dent in the stash. On the plus side though, I am actually getting ice wine today which is making for a very light and fruity cup. It is quite enjoyable :)

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 24 OZ / 709 ML

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75

Sipdown!! (129)

Thank you OMGsrsly for the chance to have another cup of this tea. It really is unique and quite good but I think I am content to see it go.

Preparation
Boiling 1 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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70
drank Genmaicha by DAVIDsTEA
6444 tasting notes

Sipdown!! (130)

Thank you Roswell Stange! I am always happy to try a genmaicha and this one is not bad. I am not running to stock up on it but it is easily accessible and if I am dying for a straight genmaicha, this is certainly not a bad option to have. The base is present and just a touch vegetal but mostly this is toasty rice. Yum!

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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80
drank Cashew Turtle by 52teas
6444 tasting notes

Thank you Sil! I am always quite impressed when you can taste something other than Frank’s black base and you certainly can with this tea. There is a hint of dark chocolate and caramel but what I really taste is the cashews…nutty, delicious cashews. I am glad I got to try this one, though I don’t think I would get more in the future as there are other teas I would reach for first.

Flavors: Caramel, Chocolate, Nuts

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 30 sec 3 tsp 24 OZ / 709 ML

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90

Mmmmm…marshmallowy deliciousness.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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90

I got a surprise package today from Sil. Surprise because (1) I did not know she sent me something (though she did hint at it) and (2) because I did not know I could receive mail on Sundays. Anyways, thank you Sil for the great surprise and the generous sample of this matcha (though most will be passed along to Roswell Strange as per your intentions).

This is yet another matcha I have wanted to try for a while. Unfortunately, the person I split orders with does not like banana or cherry so I was unable to order any of those flavors thus I am grateful for the opportunity to try this one. I think it is good but I am not sure it would be a restock or not. I get the creaminess first but there is definitely banana hiding under all the creaminess. It is quite delicious, there are just so many other matchas I want to try that I am not sure this would make the cut.

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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