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Cameron B. drank AffogaTEA by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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Backlogged sipdown, cold brewed of course.

This one just didn’t work for me. The coffee is pleasant enough, and I enjoy coffee-flavored things. But there’s definitely some almond flavoring in here or something, because I got distinct amaretto-like notes. And I honestly never like amaretto or marzipan in tea these days, don’t ask me why. So that was the first strike against it.

Also, what’s with the tartness? I would have guessed hibiscus but it looks like it’s down to the apples and rosehips. I don’t understand why either of those ingredients is here at all… Tartness in a creamy coffee tea? Why?

Anyway, this was meh for me. Not awful, but disappointing.

Flavors: Alcohol, Almond, Amaretto, Coffee, Hibiscus, Marzipan, Roasted, Sweet, Tart

Preparation

Iced 8 min or more 20 g 34 OZ / 1000 ML

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Kittenna
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I also recall being disappointed with this blend – my recollection is that I tasted licorice… but I have only ever had the one cup as I’ve avoided it since. Haha.

Lexie Aleah
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Sounds like an odd combination.

Cameron B.
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@Kittenna – I could see my amaretto and your licorice being one and the same, they’re both sort of dark and syrupy sweet notes.

@Lexie – So weird! I’m always so nonplussed when companies add hibiscus and other tart ingredients when they make no sense…

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Kittenna
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I also recall being disappointed with this blend – my recollection is that I tasted licorice… but I have only ever had the one cup as I’ve avoided it since. Haha.

Lexie Aleah
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Sounds like an odd combination.

Cameron B.
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@Kittenna – I could see my amaretto and your licorice being one and the same, they’re both sort of dark and syrupy sweet notes.

@Lexie – So weird! I’m always so nonplussed when companies add hibiscus and other tart ingredients when they make no sense…

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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: 21
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 21

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