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The last one from my November box! This was my favorite of the bunch, though it only sort-of tasted like the name…

Oddly, the strongest note I get from this tisane is cucumber! No idea where that’s coming from, but it was the same in all three potfuls. There is some apricot as well, but no cranberry for me. It does taste a little bit like a muffin, definitely the healthy kind with some bran, or maybe a whole wheat oatmeal cookie. The spices are nice and light, and just add a kiss of warmth to the blend.

Bumping it up just a few points, as I did find it enjoyable. The cucumber definitely threw me off from the whole muffin idea though! XD

Flavors: Apricot, Cinnamon, Cucumber, Dried Fruit, Oats, Pepper, Sweet, Wheat

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
VariaTEA

I’m only at 10 sipdowns. Need to pick up my game!

Cameron B.

Slacker! ;)

I’m sure mine will slow way down in a month or two, since these are all small packages for the most part.

52Teas

OK – just gonna say – there is no cucumber in this blend.

Cameron B.

Oh, I assumed there wasn’t. I was just really tasting it for some reason, LOL!

52Teas

I figured you knew this – as did everyone else reading – but it just kind of struck me funny that is what you tasted so I wanted to offer my input where it wasn’t necessarily necessary.

Kittenna

So I had this tea today and definitely get the cucumber association – it came off to me like watermelon jolly ranchers which is kind of a melony/cucumber flavour to me. So weird!

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VariaTEA

I’m only at 10 sipdowns. Need to pick up my game!

Cameron B.

Slacker! ;)

I’m sure mine will slow way down in a month or two, since these are all small packages for the most part.

52Teas

OK – just gonna say – there is no cucumber in this blend.

Cameron B.

Oh, I assumed there wasn’t. I was just really tasting it for some reason, LOL!

52Teas

I figured you knew this – as did everyone else reading – but it just kind of struck me funny that is what you tasted so I wanted to offer my input where it wasn’t necessarily necessary.

Kittenna

So I had this tea today and definitely get the cucumber association – it came off to me like watermelon jolly ranchers which is kind of a melony/cucumber flavour to me. So weird!

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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! ~
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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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Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
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50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
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