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Daylon R Thomas drank Indian Marigold by Teabox

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I will try this one again and again. The oolong is decent and very similar to a white tea. But the description was totally off. Saffron and bits of the almond with the oolong are the only things I can taste. The Vanilla is basically nonexistent. I tried steeping with more and less leaves and time, but the result renders dry, saffron crackers for taste. Considering that the price normally is also close to 30 bucks for 100 grams, totally overpriced for what they say they sell you. Luckily I got this for 14, but I have yet to be satisfied with this one. All of their other teas are incredible though, which also pushes the review subjectively down.

There might be hope for this one, but so far, I’ve been extremely disappointed. This is one of the first teas that I’ve been hypercritical of, which is saying something.

Flavors: Drying, Hay, Saffron, Wheat

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Liquid Proust
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I told you about those Indian oolongs…

Daylon R Thomas
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I know, I know. You don’t like them for the reasons mentioned above, and on the previous note. The oolong base is actually not horrible though. On the dryer side, yeah, but I think that this tea could have been blended better, hence my complaints about the nonexistent vanilla. I might blend some more vanilla in to improve it. You probably saw the other complaint earlier I had from Teabox. They suggested to steep it longer. I did the first time, and that was at seven minutes. GRRRrrr….

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I told you about those Indian oolongs…

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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.