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drank Angry Black Tea Sampler by Angry Black Tea
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I got these today, and they actually ran out of a few them and sent me a lovely note. I’m going to reach back to them for clarification because there were specific teas I wanted to try out that weren’t sent, specifically the Yuzu Cloud and Sakura Cloud, but the letter says there will be no additional charge for the send out for them. That is generous. Even the selection is generous.

So I got Cacao Smoke, Whiskey Cloud 9, May Black, Dark Peach, and their King blend. All of them smell bold and since they’re smoked, they have Lapsang Vibes. All of them were leathery and smokey and smooth, making me wonder if the company almost went for Kinky Black Teas as a name instead. I know, insensitive, but there is some nuance to the leaves so far.

I’m actually leaning more towards the May Black, but I was in the mood for some cocoa, and tried out the Cacao smoke to help me power through grading as I have Covid….again. This time, I actually have taste buds, so I’ll take the win.

I rinsed it, and it sat for about a minute. Bold, but not astringent, some definite cacao nib taste and powder character, a little bit woodsy, and light smoke. I was surprised it was not lapsang levels, and it was actually really, really smooth. It had a little bit of bitterness, so I decided to add some sweet cream oat milk. The profile kinda reminded me of a Hojicha latte with some of its dark charcoal woodiness and earth mixed with the sweet cream. I brewed up another cup western for 2-3 minutes, tried it black without any additions before adding cream. More cacao, and some roasty peanut vibes. Surprisingly more complex with the cream, and more chocolaty, and it doesn’t lose the charcoal or woodsiness.

That one is a little bit strong for my taste despite being a lot more approachable for a big o’ softy like me, but it kicks most breakfast teas butts out of the coast. The oatmilk creamer is making it sing. I don’t think it would be bad gong fu either, and this has a caffeine kick. I’m feeling a little bit jittery after having some. I’ll play around with it, and the others. I’ll probably share some of this with a certain someone I know.

Flavors: Cacao, Charcoal, Dark Bittersweet, Peanut, Roasted, Roasted Nuts, Rosewood, Smoked, Smooth, Wood

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ashmanra
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The tea sounds pretty nice. Sorry to hear you have a repeat of Covid! That stinks, but I am glad you have taste to enjoy things. That was a weird couple of days for me.

beerandbeancurd
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Kinky Black Teas… still up for grabs, folks! Hehehe.

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ashmanra
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The tea sounds pretty nice. Sorry to hear you have a repeat of Covid! That stinks, but I am glad you have taste to enjoy things. That was a weird couple of days for me.

beerandbeancurd
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Kinky Black Teas… still up for grabs, folks! Hehehe.

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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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