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Dammann Frères Advent Calendar – Day 14 (from November backlog)

Wow, I like this one. I admit, the name is rather strange – “Winter Granola” lol. There’s also a summer version that sounds delicious.

Anyway, this is sort of like a genmaicha with a black base. Although it tastes very popcorn-y compared to genmaicha, which is generally more toasty for me. This blend has a lovely rich and buttery flavor to it. I’m definitely not getting grape, which is listed as the main flavor? But pecan, maple, and buckwheat – yes, yes, YES! Sorry, was having an Herbal Essences moment there.

Ahem anyway, this is definitely going on the reorder list! I would love to see the summer equivalent in this calendar, but obviously that would be a bit out of season… :P

Flavors: Butter, Grain, Maple, Pecan, Popcorn, Smooth, Sweet, Toasted, Wheat

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML
derk

This is split-worthy for me :)

Cameron B.

You’ve got a deal! ;)

Lexie Aleah

This one sounds really good

tea-sipper

summer granola and winter granola. too weird.

Cameron B.

Lol, I know! The summer one doesn’t have actual grains in it, but it has grain and biscuit flavors…

Dustin

I can’t read the name of that tea without thinking of it in the tune of the Dio song Holy Diver.

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derk

This is split-worthy for me :)

Cameron B.

You’ve got a deal! ;)

Lexie Aleah

This one sounds really good

tea-sipper

summer granola and winter granola. too weird.

Cameron B.

Lol, I know! The summer one doesn’t have actual grains in it, but it has grain and biscuit flavors…

Dustin

I can’t read the name of that tea without thinking of it in the tune of the Dio song Holy Diver.

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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.

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