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Cameron B. drank Blue Detox (Expure Intense) by Kusmi Tea

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Work – 2:00 PM

This is the last of Kusmi’s three Detox blends (having already tried their Detox and BB Detox). This one is a green/maté/rooibos blend with pineapple flavor.

Hmm, well it definitely tastes spa-ish, which is what I think of when I see a blend meant for “detox”. The base tea is a muddled but interesting combination of grassy, earthy, a bit woody. It tastes like an herbal blend, really. There’s definitely peppermint, and it has that musty herbal peppermint taste. The pineapple is pretty mild here, and it almost tastes like there’s coconut as well (even though there isn’t). It’s definitely not zingy pineapple.

Overall, it’s inoffensive. Interesting that it tastes so much like an herbal blend. I could do with a bit less peppermint and a bit more pineapple.

Out of the three blends, I would definitely recommend the BB Detox version.

Flavors: Coconut, Earth, Grass, Herbs, Peppermint, Pineapple, Wood

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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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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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 (or monkfruit, etc.).

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! :)

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90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
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60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
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