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Cameron B. drank Frosted Jasmine Silver Needle by Kiani Tea

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Kiani Tea Advent Calendar 2021 – Day 23

So I was wondering what was inside this packet, because I could hear something making a very un-tea-like noise when I shook it. Turns out it was some little blue crystals that made the tea steep up icy blue! I guess that explains the “frozen” part, heh.

Otherwise, it’s a lovely jasmine silver needle. I assume it’s the same one that I had with luster dust earlier in the month? Very sweet and creamy jasmine dominates the cup, with a slight peachy note as well. I do wish I tasted more of the silver needle, but it’s such a delicate tea that it really gets overpowered by jasmine. But it does make for a lovely light base for the jasmine.

Would love to see a plain silver needle in this advent, but there are only two days left so I suppose it’s unlikely. :P

Flavors: Creamy, Floral, Jasmine, Nectar, Peach, Smooth, Stonefruit, Sweet, Thick

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Roswell Strange
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Soooo I made my tea cold steeped in a travel mug and I missed the crystals when I was pouring the tea in to my filer… I completely missed the colour change and genuinely thought this was just a plain jasmine silver needle up until I saw Jann’s video tonight.

Cameron B.
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Ha ha well it doesn’t make much difference I guess! At least it wasn’t glitter. :P

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Ha ha well it doesn’t make much difference I guess! At least it wasn’t glitter. :P

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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… ;)

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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:
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Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
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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.

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