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Cameron B. drank Jolly Jammy Linzer by Dessert by Deb

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So since I sipped down the caffeine-free Dessert by Deb pouch I had open, I felt I was allowed to open a different one. I chose this on a whim, because it sounded good and I knew I would be opening it for a swap soon anyway. This is from Deb’s recent Holiday Cookie Swap Party collection.

I confess, I’m not sure I’ve ever had a true linzer cookie? I mean, I’ve had sandwich cookies with jam, but I’m not sure if they counted. Some recipes I saw had spices in the cookies and some didn’t, so I don’t know if that’s a requirement.

Anyway! I definitely get cookie from this. There’s a light cinnamon note and an oat-y flavor that together remind me of oatmeal cookies. The maple flavor and sweetness helps as well. I don’t really get the jam part though – the closest thing is a tart apple note that lingers at the back of my throat after each sip.

So it’s not quite a linzer cookie for me, but it is a tasty oatmeal cookie! And I’m quite happy with that, ha ha…

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Cookie, Maple, Nuts, Oats, Sweet, Tart, Wood

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Martin Bednář
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You never get a linzer cookies? Oh well! We make them every Christmas :) Without spices, so certainly not a requirement.

Silent Kettle
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Loved your review. You did such a great job of describing the flavours! :) And ha-ha! Surprisingly, I did get a jam taste to this above the other notes you described. I am glad you liked this one too!

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Martin Bednář
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You never get a linzer cookies? Oh well! We make them every Christmas :) Without spices, so certainly not a requirement.

Silent Kettle
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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… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- November sipdowns: 8
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 151

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.

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