drank Black Beauty by Mandala Tea
3294 tasting notes

First tea of the morning, enjoyed while fixing breakfast.
First steep = 4min
2nd steep = 5min
Both were delicious, smooth, with a nice thick sensation, flavors of Malt, a little chocolate, & that hint of coriander. And NO astringency! Upon finishing the 2nd cup, I have a tingle on the tip of my tongue & thickness along the sides. A wonderful way to start the day!

Chelle

sounds really nice!

TeaLady441

Mmmm. Some day I’ll try Mandala Tea! I keep associating them with Pu-erh cakes which I’m only just exploring so I don’t want to order until I know that I can explore the best they have. :D

Garret

Cavocorax… I can help you anytime you wish insofar as pu’er teas :) While Mandala Tea really does have a lot of love for pu’er, for sure, we like all kinds of tea and source with love the teas that we and our customers drink. I’d love to assist you in any way that I might to help you find your cup of tea. Or shall I say “cups” of tea! Wishing you joy today and always… Garret P.s. Thanks again, Terri, for your reviews! Always a treat to read and helpful to many customers! I frequently refer to your reviews here in the shop.

Terri HarpLady

Thanks Garret!
Cavo, I’ll add some of these to you next box, so you can try them out! I’m getting a pretty collection going :)

TeaLady441

Garret – thanks for the offer. Once I’m ready to make an order maybe I’ll get your advice on what puerh to try, besides snagging a few “safe” black teas. I’m in Canada, but I’m sure I saw somewhere that I can just email you for a shipping quote so I’m not worried about that.

And Terri – box? :O :O :O
Would you like me to send you anything else as I pack up your Phoenix Pearls? I’m feeling a bit spoiled!

Terri HarpLady

LOL…no.
It won’t really be a huge box like I always burden Sil with, I won’t go TOO crazy :)

TeaBrat

this stuff is gooooood!

TeaLady441

:) That’s good to know. And thanks!

Terri HarpLady

I’ll have to send it next week, after I get home from FL though. There’s just too much to do to get ready to go, & I know I won’t make it to the PO today (leaving before they open).

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Chelle

sounds really nice!

TeaLady441

Mmmm. Some day I’ll try Mandala Tea! I keep associating them with Pu-erh cakes which I’m only just exploring so I don’t want to order until I know that I can explore the best they have. :D

Garret

Cavocorax… I can help you anytime you wish insofar as pu’er teas :) While Mandala Tea really does have a lot of love for pu’er, for sure, we like all kinds of tea and source with love the teas that we and our customers drink. I’d love to assist you in any way that I might to help you find your cup of tea. Or shall I say “cups” of tea! Wishing you joy today and always… Garret P.s. Thanks again, Terri, for your reviews! Always a treat to read and helpful to many customers! I frequently refer to your reviews here in the shop.

Terri HarpLady

Thanks Garret!
Cavo, I’ll add some of these to you next box, so you can try them out! I’m getting a pretty collection going :)

TeaLady441

Garret – thanks for the offer. Once I’m ready to make an order maybe I’ll get your advice on what puerh to try, besides snagging a few “safe” black teas. I’m in Canada, but I’m sure I saw somewhere that I can just email you for a shipping quote so I’m not worried about that.

And Terri – box? :O :O :O
Would you like me to send you anything else as I pack up your Phoenix Pearls? I’m feeling a bit spoiled!

Terri HarpLady

LOL…no.
It won’t really be a huge box like I always burden Sil with, I won’t go TOO crazy :)

TeaBrat

this stuff is gooooood!

TeaLady441

:) That’s good to know. And thanks!

Terri HarpLady

I’ll have to send it next week, after I get home from FL though. There’s just too much to do to get ready to go, & I know I won’t make it to the PO today (leaving before they open).

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My love of Tea began with Herbals back in the 70’s. One of my favorites was a licorice blend from House of Hezekiah, an old tea shop in Kansas City. There was also a tea with mint, rose petals, chamomile, etc called Nuclear Casual Tea.
In the 80’s I gave up caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, (& a few illicit substances…), and brewed medicinal blends & tinctures to support 4 pregnancies (all children born at home). In the 90’s my love affair with green teas began when I discovered ‘The Republic of Tea’. Their beautiful teas & packaging inspired my original song, “TeaMind”, from my CD “Zen Breakfast”. If you’d like to hear the song for free, drop by my website.

In general, I drink my teas straight, but occasionally I add a pinch of Stevia & maybe some coconut or almond milk (I’m allergic to dairy, gluten, & various other things & avoid most sweets.)

I’ve explored a variety of teas:
Whites tend to be a little bland…sorry
Oolongs – wonderfully sensual
Roobios – I’m not a fan in general
Puehr – a fairly new direction for me
I’m not a huge fan of flavored teas, but I do make exceptions, & I’ll try just about anything once.

And Black Tea, Oh how I love thee!!
I am on a quest for the most wonderful breakfast cup! I will find you, my Love!

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