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drank Happy Mind by Kusmi Tea
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Kusmi Advent Calendar – Day 4

I know I’ve had this before (or rather, the Løv Organic version) and I remember not liking it because of the turmeric and ginger. Oh well, now’s its second chance!

It has quite a fruity aroma, which is encouraging at least!

Hmm, I actually do like it. There’s a soft lemon note and some other kind of juicy and refreshing fruit. I suppose that would be the dragonfruit, as I haven’t tried one I don’t know what it tastes like. But I guess it reminds me somewhat of a juicy pear? It has a very refreshing flavor that reminds me of cucumber as well, and there’s a tropical edge to it. I do get a little bit of earthy turmeric in the background, and some warming ginger at the tail end of the sip. It looks like there’s chili in here as well, so that must be contributing to the slight kick at the end.

I quite liked this one! I’m not sure it’s something I’d run out and buy, but I enjoyed the juicy refreshing fruity flavor. I bet it would be lovely iced as well. Hooray for second chances! :)

Flavors: Apple, Cucumber, Earth, Fruity, Ginger, Herbaceous, Lemon, Pear, Spicy, Sweet, Tart, Tropical

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML

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