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Daylon R Thomas drank DragonfruitForce by BrutaliTeas

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Really digging this blend I asked for as a sample. Maybe should have gotten a little bit more. I personally get the pineapple, orange, and a few rosy accents the most, and I shared some while playing a D and D like campaign with friends. They were really, really into it, and two of us went in for seconds.

I got the dragonfruit mostly in the first steep, but not so much in the second steep. Pineapple is still the biggest thing I notice, but like my friends said, this is a pineapple person’s kind of tea. That’s weird to say considering this is a dragonfruit tea, and dragonfruit does that tropical component, but it was not as prominent. It’s also nice and light, which I enjoy.

I thought I’d want more white tea in it, but I like it adds slightly more body to the fruit of the tea. Thankfully, I don’t get as much from the hibiscus. These are also decent silver needles that aren’t over the top expensive, and that makes my inner tea nerd happy. I’m personally really satisfied with this tea overall.

Flavors: Citrus Zest, Fruit Punch, Fruity, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tropical

Preparation

195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Crowkettle
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This company’s tea names are delightful.

Daylon R Thomas
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YES! Brilliant way to sell them. And their blends actually have decent quality bases-it’s not just the usual Ceylon or Assam all the time.

Crowkettle
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Sounds like a good balance! I particularly want to try that violet oolong, so this is all firmly cementing them near the top of the list of future tea explorations :)

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Crowkettle
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This company’s tea names are delightful.

Daylon R Thomas
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YES! Brilliant way to sell them. And their blends actually have decent quality bases-it’s not just the usual Ceylon or Assam all the time.

Crowkettle
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Sounds like a good balance! I particularly want to try that violet oolong, so this is all firmly cementing them near the top of the list of future tea explorations :)

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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.