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Cameron B. drank Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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This is an interesting one.

I really dislike the smell of it when it’s steeping, it’s like the biggest wet rag ever ha ha… Luckily, that doesn’t carry over to the taste. I actually quite like the combination of the syrupy blackcurrant and cool peppermint together, it’s sort of a dark forest fruits and evergreen vibe.

The color is weird and was quite inconsistent for me. They claim it “brews bright green” but mine was usually some variation of very dark brown with some swampy green-blue going on. I’m not a fan of glittery teas, but I really liked how this one was well-restrained, and the cup looked glittery but I couldn’t see the glitter at all in the dry leaf, and it didn’t make a mess of everything it touched.

Sadly this last cup is mostly just a peppermint black tea, I’m not getting the currant at all. But still, will consider adding this one if I happen to be making a B&B order in the future.

Flavors: Berry, Black Currant, Candy, Mint, Peppermint, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation

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

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Crowkettle
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Yes, this one is a fun oddball!

Cameron B.
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I suppose oddball makes sense given the inspiration! :P

ashmanra
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I have some Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster mouthwash chews that I can’t bring myself to use because then they will be gone!

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Crowkettle
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Yes, this one is a fun oddball!

Cameron B.
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I suppose oddball makes sense given the inspiration! :P

ashmanra
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I have some Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster mouthwash chews that I can’t bring myself to use because then they will be gone!

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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