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drank Pumpkin Spice - Marzipan White by Magic Hour
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Really liked this one. I dig the flavor combo. Too expensive to own other than the sample, but it kept changing on each rebrew and it lasted very long western and tumbler style. The cardamom would actually be more prominent in the later steeps with the almond and pumpkin flavors giving off nice balanced natural sweetness with the persimmon. Really dug the persimmon almond combo personally. I feel lame, but I agree it is a bit too pricy. It’s easily a winner compared to the other fall blends. I had the highest hopes for the Pumpkin Caramel Oolong, but it was too dominated by the cinnamon to be distinct. The other two were also overpowered by cinnamon. This one was balanced.
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Cameron B.
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Glad I’m not the only one who wasn’t too impressed by the other teas in the collection! This one was quite nice, but yeah the price is a bit too steep for me. Honestly the others are actually not bad at $33 for 6 ounces, but this one is only 2.5 ounces, sigh…

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Bohemian Breakfast is actually reasonable. The Astrology ones are on the border. Sometimes, whole vanilla beans are literally used. I feel bad that I’ve been the band wagon on steepster for these teas because there are some of them I’m absolutely addicted to, but others I think are overpriced. Most of them are very unique blends which is why I keep on trying them out and I’ll keep a few of them on hand for sure. Others I may cut back from. The Christmas seasonal teas were better in my opinion although I prefer fall flavors personally.

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I agree about hte 2.5 oz though for silver needles….

Cameron B.
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Yeah I’m not sure I love it quite enough to pay that ha ha, we’ll see how I feel about it after finishing my sample. :P

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Cameron B.
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Glad I’m not the only one who wasn’t too impressed by the other teas in the collection! This one was quite nice, but yeah the price is a bit too steep for me. Honestly the others are actually not bad at $33 for 6 ounces, but this one is only 2.5 ounces, sigh…

Daylon R Thomas
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Bohemian Breakfast is actually reasonable. The Astrology ones are on the border. Sometimes, whole vanilla beans are literally used. I feel bad that I’ve been the band wagon on steepster for these teas because there are some of them I’m absolutely addicted to, but others I think are overpriced. Most of them are very unique blends which is why I keep on trying them out and I’ll keep a few of them on hand for sure. Others I may cut back from. The Christmas seasonal teas were better in my opinion although I prefer fall flavors personally.

Daylon R Thomas
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I agree about hte 2.5 oz though for silver needles….

Cameron B.
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Yeah I’m not sure I love it quite enough to pay that ha ha, we’ll see how I feel about it after finishing my sample. :P

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.

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