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Daylon R Thomas drank Angry Black Tea Sampler by Angry Black Tea

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Here I thought some Gaoshan would contend me. It did for a day before the strumpet called Facebook marketing slinked into my page. Because of the logarithm from my Magic Hour following, this company was recommended. Angry Black Tea is the kind of company I’d buy from with clever marketing, and I haven’t received the tea yet, but wanted to confess and rant. I’m actually curious about this sampler because most of these black teas are Japanese or Korean based blends, some of which having a scenting or smoked element. One of them is smoked with cacao beans, and another with Yuzu wood. Definitely unlike most teas I’ve come across online. Only problem is that each sample is 20grams. Japanese blacks are a strong hit or miss for me. I like them roasty and savory, but they can be too woodsy, floral, or grassy. I hope these have the smooth quality they advertise, and I look forward to trying them out. $34 for a hundred grams and free shipping isn’t terrible. I just hope I don’t regret the impulse buy, and hope I can share some of this stuff.

I’ll review each tea as a sample on this page, bullet paragraph style when I get it. I hope these are fun and are teas I drink often rather than wait on. Magic Hour’s Virgo resold me into the idea of Japanese black tea bases anyway.

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Holy marketing haha! I know just the person who would love this company both for the marketing and what is hopefully robust black tea. I will likely randomly gift him this sampler pending your reviews. May you enjoy each cup and not have to resort to swapping with or selling to a curious Steepster ;P

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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.