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Cameron B. drank Cinderella by Adagio Teas

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So I ordered a bunch of iced tea pouches from Adagio, since I’ve been liking fruity tisanes better lately and it’s so effing hot here LOL. But somewhere along the way, I found these adorable fairytale collection teabag tins, and well… I couldn’t resist. So all three teas in the collection – Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty – came to live with me. I think these were made to appeal to children, so they are all caffeine-free blends.

This one is a pumpkin spice honeybush, which I thought was a cute idea for Cinderella. I will say, it does not taste like pumpkin spice to me, it tastes like a mild sweet cinnamon tea (similar to Hot Cinnamon Spice). I don’t taste the honeybush at all, just that candy-sweet cinnamon flavor with a bit of clove.

I enjoy these sort of “Red Hots” cinnamon teas, so I’ll definitely drink it, but I am a bit disappointed that it’s not really a pumpkin tea, given the theme. Also it’s a bit weak, even though I used two sachets for my 16-ounce mug. Probably won’t reorder it, but will enjoy sipping through it, especially in the fall.

Flavors: Candy, Cinnamon, Clove, Sweet

Preparation

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

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thereadersteacup
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How did I not know that these existed? I need to grab these for my work kiddos.

Cameron B.
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They’re kind of hard to find really, you have to look under their “tea bag gifts” section…

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thereadersteacup
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How did I not know that these existed? I need to grab these for my work kiddos.

Cameron B.
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They’re kind of hard to find really, you have to look under their “tea bag gifts” section…

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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! ~
- February sipdowns: 5
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 39

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