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drank Black Pearl by Mandala Tea
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I’ll have to remember to cut back on the number of pearls I use for this one! Most of the ‘pearl’ teas require 6 to make a decent cup, IMO.
I previously used 6 for this one, & that was too many. Today I used 5, & I think that was also an over-leaf. Next time I’ll try 4!

Still a tasty cup though, just a little on the strong side! Oh well, I have places to go, people to see, harps to move, etc. A strong cup is what I need. I steeped 3 times: 3 min, 4 min, 5 min, all very potent. This tea resteeps well! (alternatively, maybe next time I’ll shorten my steepings as well…)

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TeaLady441 12 years ago

I just received my sample of this through Sil! Thank you! I can’t wait to try it. (And the Red Dragon Pearls. And… maybe I should take all these out and do a visual comparison/smell test?)

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

Do it!! :)

Sil 12 years ago

was trying to decide if i needed to place an order of these…garret mentioned being down to 4oz and maybe not having any left until next year..if that..

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

I know! I actually went on the mandala site last night, thinking I might order more, but ended up getting other stuff instead…cough…

Sil 12 years ago

….OTHER STUFF?

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

(bows her head in shame)

Sil 12 years ago

..other mandala stuff??

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

yes, I tried the blooming black tea, & a couple puer samples

Sil 12 years ago

haha i keep going to place another order, but i just have so many of your samples to finish so i know better what i like…haven’t even started on the teas i actually ordered lol

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

You’re gonna want to shoot me when the BBB arrives, whahaha ;)

Sil 12 years ago

oh god… hopefully it won’t get here until i’ve had a chance to get through the canadian tea box! I also have all your teas here..calling your name heh

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

I think I can hear them…off in the distance…

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TeaLady441 12 years ago

I just received my sample of this through Sil! Thank you! I can’t wait to try it. (And the Red Dragon Pearls. And… maybe I should take all these out and do a visual comparison/smell test?)

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

Do it!! :)

Sil 12 years ago

was trying to decide if i needed to place an order of these…garret mentioned being down to 4oz and maybe not having any left until next year..if that..

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

I know! I actually went on the mandala site last night, thinking I might order more, but ended up getting other stuff instead…cough…

Sil 12 years ago

….OTHER STUFF?

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

(bows her head in shame)

Sil 12 years ago

..other mandala stuff??

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

yes, I tried the blooming black tea, & a couple puer samples

Sil 12 years ago

haha i keep going to place another order, but i just have so many of your samples to finish so i know better what i like…haven’t even started on the teas i actually ordered lol

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

You’re gonna want to shoot me when the BBB arrives, whahaha ;)

Sil 12 years ago

oh god… hopefully it won’t get here until i’ve had a chance to get through the canadian tea box! I also have all your teas here..calling your name heh

Terri HarpLady 12 years ago

I think I can hear them…off in the distance…

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