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Cameron B. drank Cinnamon Apple Spice by Harney & Sons

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I saw this tea with a “new” tag when I was on Harney’s site, picking up their new A Haunting in Venice tea and restocking a couple of fall and winter favorites (Heirloom Bartlett Pear, Winter White Earl Grey). The description sounded good and I love apple teas, so into the cart it went.

About that description though… It mentions “…fragrant and fruity notes of apple are perfectly complemented by a subtle hint of cinnamon…”, but I’m calling bullshit ha ha. This tastes like all of their other hot cinnamon style teas, with a strong and sweet cinnamon candy flavor. There’s barely even a hint of apple here. I think this is just the green version of their Hot Apple Spice, which tasted similar but has a black base.

Anyway, I’ll still drink it and enjoy it, because I do like their hot cinnamon teas, but I feel like the description is deeply misleading lol. Oh well, I’m partly glad since this only comes in the bulky and expensive 30 sachet tin format… :P

Flavors: Apple, Candy, Cinnamon, Smooth, Sweet, Thin

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML

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ashmanra
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Boooo! I saw this and was intrigued. I dislike that strong red hots flavor, so I will pass on trying this. I am glad you tried it and warned us! I want apple plus a hint of cozy cinnamon!

Cameron B.
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Ha ha I know! I like their hot cinnamon teas but come on, do something different! :P

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ashmanra
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Boooo! I saw this and was intrigued. I dislike that strong red hots flavor, so I will pass on trying this. I am glad you tried it and warned us! I want apple plus a hint of cozy cinnamon!

Cameron B.
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Ha ha I know! I like their hot cinnamon teas but come on, do something different! :P

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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: 34
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 34

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