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Cameron B. drank Umber by Chroma Tea

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Okay, now this one is tasty.

At first I was concerned by the coconut – there’s quite a bit of it. And there wasn’t coconut in the original blend. But I actually can’t taste much of it, so that’s interesting. What I do taste is yummy malty, cocoa-y, slightly savory black tea with a sweet and creamy milk chocolate note swirled in. Maybe it’s the coconut giving it that creaminess? The rice is actually a bit subtle, I would like more of it. But I suppose that’s also down to the mix of ingredients in my scoop.

I agree with Kelly, it does remind me a bit of haystack cookies, although I think those usually have peanut butter. It reminds me more of a Japanese chocolate-coated cornflake treat I had recently. Either way, very lovely.

Flavors: Brown Rice, Cacao, Caraway, Cocoa, Coconut, Creamy, Grain, Malty, Milk Chocolate, Savory, Sweet, Thick

Preparation

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

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LuckyMe
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This one tasted like a slightly more chocolately laoshan black. I was hoping to taste more of the toasted rice too. It’s a little too subtle for me.

Cameron B.
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It’s been ages since I’ve tried Laoshan Black, so it’s hard for me to compare ha ha.

Sakura Sushi
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This sounds amazing and right up my alley! But I can’t, I just can’t (!!!) buy any more tea right now. :(( Into the wish list it goes…

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LuckyMe
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This one tasted like a slightly more chocolately laoshan black. I was hoping to taste more of the toasted rice too. It’s a little too subtle for me.

Cameron B.
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It’s been ages since I’ve tried Laoshan Black, so it’s hard for me to compare ha ha.

Sakura Sushi
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This sounds amazing and right up my alley! But I can’t, I just can’t (!!!) buy any more tea right now. :(( Into the wish list it goes…

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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: 27
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 27

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