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drank Paris Over The Rainbow - Sublime Red Tea by Mariage Frères
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Mariage Frères Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 1

It’s a rooibos. A nice rooibos, with mystery red floral notes, but a rooibos all the same. I respect MF for boldly leading with an unexciting rooibos and convincing me to opt for a non-caffeinated beverage for a change last night. I don’t know what makes this a rainbow, but I was admittedly half-asleep while drinking it. It shall remain a mystery.

Flavors: Cherry Wood, Floral, Rose, Smooth, Woody

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Nattie
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Lol, ouch.

Crowkettle
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It’s not terrible. It’s just… rooibos.

AJRimmer
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Ha what a weird choice for day 1!

Crowkettle
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Only Mariage Frères would do this.

I did their advent last year, which had a lot of odd picks… This year’s theme looks like their version of an “around the world” tour, featuring only new teas – so I figured I knew what I was getting into. Apparently I didn’t imagine big enough to envision a rooibos on day 1 though, lol (it does fit with the theme though!).

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Nattie
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Lol, ouch.

Crowkettle
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It’s not terrible. It’s just… rooibos.

AJRimmer
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Ha what a weird choice for day 1!

Crowkettle
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Only Mariage Frères would do this.

I did their advent last year, which had a lot of odd picks… This year’s theme looks like their version of an “around the world” tour, featuring only new teas – so I figured I knew what I was getting into. Apparently I didn’t imagine big enough to envision a rooibos on day 1 though, lol (it does fit with the theme though!).

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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