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Daylon R Thomas drank Gemini by Magic Hour

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07s5ZYygMg

My first song pairing. Cheeky, I know. It makes me think of my gemini girlfriend.

This is a really fun one. I’ve had a few really good watermelon teas (looking at Liquid Proust’s long gone blend days and Fraser Watermelon Oolong Sachets), and this one has the same distinct sweet crystaline vibe of watermelon with a lot of other compliments. The Mulberry is very forward for me with the pomegranite, whereas the florals enhance the fruity qualities rather than distract from them. I expected the jasmine to clash, but it enhanced the mouthfeel. This is good 2 grams western, or 3 grams gong fu. I kept on getting a lot of small cups out of the leaves despite being a flavored tea, closer to the 6 range in how many I got.

Obviously, I’m into this one. It has more of a summer vibe for sure I’d see for iced teas, but I like it hot. It’s also not bad for a dry and phlegmy throat.

My next few reviews are going to be superficial. A lot of the zhena teas aren’t actually one note, but since they are flavored, picking up on the subtleties is going to take a few notes. I also have the rest of the Zodiax to go as I wait for Scorpio and sagitarius. I highly recommend this one for watermelon lovers though. Only downside is cost, but this one does stand out.

Tastes like strawberries
On a summer evenin’
And it sounds just like a song
I want more berries
And that summer feelin’
It’s so wonderful and warm
Breathe me in
Breathe me out
I don’t know if I could ever go without
I’m just thinking out loud
I don’t know if I could ever go without…

Flavors: Berries, Floral, Pomegranate, Spring Water, Sugarcane, Sweet, Watermelon

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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.