I got too much of this because it was on sale from 33 to 25 us bucks. I hesitated for a while, but I’m actually really into it and easily see myself finishing it off. The puerh blends naturally with the cocoa and the mint, and the vanilla smoothens it out. It’s ideal as a latte or cream in sugar in style, but when I’m craving something darker, it’s not bad straight. I’ll just say this was a frivolous tea that I am surprised I don’t regret because of how smooth and easy going it is.

Courtney

It sounds intriguing and the photo immediately attracted me haha!

Daylon R Thomas

Magic Hour is skilled in marketing. Zhena makes a lot of mocktails with the teas, and posts the recipes. That’s just the tea with some mint icecream in the bottom. The actual tea is inkjet black since it’s got a pu-erh black base.

Courtney

I can tell with the marketing haha! Although the list of ingredients did also sound tasty, so that’s a plus aside from just the pretty photo. One day I’ll start exploring pu’erhs!

Daylon R Thomas

I’m a wimp with them too, but I’ve been into blends with them lately. Shou is a grounding base, and this one is not fishy at all.

Courtney

That’s good to know — I’ve made a note as the fishiness is definitely a flavour I want to avoid, and a reason I’m wary to start exploring (the cost just for fishiness can be deterrent).

beerandbeancurd

Ah, shoot, I don’t usually spring for scented these days, but this sounds great. I remember Zhena from her Gypsy Tea days — used to come into the Whole Foods in West Hollywood. Hadn’t realized she was behind Magic Hour, that’s cool.

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Courtney

It sounds intriguing and the photo immediately attracted me haha!

Daylon R Thomas

Magic Hour is skilled in marketing. Zhena makes a lot of mocktails with the teas, and posts the recipes. That’s just the tea with some mint icecream in the bottom. The actual tea is inkjet black since it’s got a pu-erh black base.

Courtney

I can tell with the marketing haha! Although the list of ingredients did also sound tasty, so that’s a plus aside from just the pretty photo. One day I’ll start exploring pu’erhs!

Daylon R Thomas

I’m a wimp with them too, but I’ve been into blends with them lately. Shou is a grounding base, and this one is not fishy at all.

Courtney

That’s good to know — I’ve made a note as the fishiness is definitely a flavour I want to avoid, and a reason I’m wary to start exploring (the cost just for fishiness can be deterrent).

beerandbeancurd

Ah, shoot, I don’t usually spring for scented these days, but this sounds great. I remember Zhena from her Gypsy Tea days — used to come into the Whole Foods in West Hollywood. Hadn’t realized she was behind Magic Hour, that’s cool.

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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.

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