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Cameron B. drank #SPB5 Cranberry Apple by Tea Revv

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Tea Revv Advent Calendar – Day 7

(originally written November 7th)

I haven’t had much tea today. I drank a couple of teas at work, but for some reason haven’t felt tea-ish since I got home. But I have to do my advent teas so having at least one pot this evening! :)

This is just a typical fruit tisane with hibiscus. It’s quite tart, and could use a bit more sweetness to balance it better. I do get both cranberry and apple, so that’s nice.

It’s not terribly sour, but it really would need some added sweetener to shine. Definitely nothing special.

Flavors: Apple, Cranberry, Hibiscus, Sour, Tart

Preparation

Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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VariaTEA
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Hahaha I have had those days when I didn’t want tea but then I would be like ugh…gotta take my picture for the #365daysoftea thing. The end is nigh though with less than 10 days left!

Cameron B.
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Yay! I’m thinking I’ll do 365 Days of Tea starting on New Year’s Day. But we’ll see… ;)

TreeGal
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I was thinking you wrote this review today, and I’m like, how can she not want tea today with this gross gross weather??? I have a cold or strep, so please forgive the lack of brain activity here…

Cameron B.
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OMG, don’t even talk to me about this ridiculous weather. Like WTF is this, monsoon season in Texas?!

I won’t judge you, I’m sure it’s highly confusing with the backlogged notes, LOL.

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VariaTEA
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Hahaha I have had those days when I didn’t want tea but then I would be like ugh…gotta take my picture for the #365daysoftea thing. The end is nigh though with less than 10 days left!

Cameron B.
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Yay! I’m thinking I’ll do 365 Days of Tea starting on New Year’s Day. But we’ll see… ;)

TreeGal
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Cameron B.
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OMG, don’t even talk to me about this ridiculous weather. Like WTF is this, monsoon season in Texas?!

I won’t judge you, I’m sure it’s highly confusing with the backlogged notes, 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… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- January sipdowns: 28
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 28

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! :)

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