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Scheherazade drank Almond Matcha by Matcha Outlet

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Made this one up as a matcha shot, with ¼ tsp whisked into whole milk. It was absolutely delicious, and I wish I’d made more! Usually, nut flavours on their own are not my favourite, but this was so creamy it was impossible not to enjoy. It tasted like liquid nougat, or something along those lines.

I should probably point out here that actual almonds are something I quite like, because they have a nutty creaminess all their own, a bit like this matcha. Almond things I don’t enjoy, except in the smallest quantities, are marzipan and amaretto. After more than a mouthful, I find there’s something artificially strong about them, even though I know that’s not actually the case. This matcha is much, much more mellow than either of those, more akin to actual almonds. It’s a strange distinction to make, perhaps, but one I find useful when it comes to almond-based things.

I’m sure this one’s going to work well as a latte, too. Can’t wait to try that!

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.