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Cameron B. drank Black Magic Matcha by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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I think age may have affected this one a bit, as I’m not really picking up on the matcha at all. Mostly it tastes like a mild and toasty cocoa powder. Which isn’t a bad thing, but would like more matcha flavor. It also doesn’t stand up that well to the milk without it.

The texture is also slightly gritty, which is unpleasant. And it’s kind of coating my teeth as well, and making my whole mouth feel gritty.

Not a huge fan, especially when it’s basically just a cocoa matcha, which they already offer, with charcoal added.

Flavors: Cocoa, Toasted

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Kawaii433
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Glad I read this hehe. I was wondering about this particular one. I like their Ice cream matcha, and their Super Matcha (with milk or oat milk especially). Been on a matcha kick lately (again). Was thinking of trying another. Their Peach cobbler matcha is pretty good too.

Cameron B.
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I want to try the Peach Cobbler, Raspberry Choco Rocket, Pear Tarte Tatin, and Chocolate & Lime flavors, but they’re not available in the Mix ‘n’ Matcha mini tins… :(

I thought Swampthing was good though!

Mastress Alita
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This was my most disliked of all the B&B matchas I tried! I couldn’t handle how gritty it was, blech!

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Kawaii433
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Cameron B.
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I want to try the Peach Cobbler, Raspberry Choco Rocket, Pear Tarte Tatin, and Chocolate & Lime flavors, but they’re not available in the Mix ‘n’ Matcha mini tins… :(

I thought Swampthing was good though!

Mastress Alita
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This was my most disliked of all the B&B matchas I tried! I couldn’t handle how gritty it was, blech!

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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: 27
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 27

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