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drank GABA Black by Mandala Tea
157 tasting notes

Received as a sample in a Mandala order several months ago. It’s definitely…unique. I’m having trouble coming up with the right words. There’s a honey-like taste to it and a syrupy sweetness. A grape or muscatel flavor, as well. It tastes more like a roasted, well-oxidized oolong to me than a black tea. There are fruit notes that are difficult for me to describe…they’re similar to peach or apricot, but not quite the same. It calls to mind crunchy, sweet green fruits and vegetables. Pear? Is that it? I can’t tell. Celery? No, not quite. It’s slightly vegetal and floral. There’s an aftertaste like honey-drizzled, buttery bread. Light and spongey and sweet. It’s smooth and roasty too. I like it more than I expected to. I wish I could better explain its indescribable taste!

Flavors: Apricot, Bread, Floral, Fruity, Honey, Muscatel, Roasted, Sweet, Vegetal

Stephanie

Fascinating tea note :)

MzPriss

I probably need this

kimquat

Interesting note for an interesting tea. I’ll send you the rest of my sample MzPriss!

tea-sipper

There is some in the Butiki teabox so I was reading about this one today. Supposedly the Gaba reduces anxiety.

MzPriss

@kimquat – woo! thanks. I’ll message you

MzPriss

@kimquat – I was just doing (another) Mandala order and I went ahead and got a little of this so go ahead and enjoy the rest of it. Thank you so much for the offer :)

kimquat

It’s no problem at all! Hope you enjoy it.

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Stephanie

Fascinating tea note :)

MzPriss

I probably need this

kimquat

Interesting note for an interesting tea. I’ll send you the rest of my sample MzPriss!

tea-sipper

There is some in the Butiki teabox so I was reading about this one today. Supposedly the Gaba reduces anxiety.

MzPriss

@kimquat – woo! thanks. I’ll message you

MzPriss

@kimquat – I was just doing (another) Mandala order and I went ahead and got a little of this so go ahead and enjoy the rest of it. Thank you so much for the offer :)

kimquat

It’s no problem at all! Hope you enjoy it.

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I have met such lovely, kind individuals on Steepster and am so glad to have become a part of this community!

Pure black teas are my favorite. I drink black tea daily and I try to keep a variety on hand. I also enjoy white tea, matcha, puerh, and the occasional oolong. In general I try to stay away from flavored teas—especially those with artificial flavorings—but I will make rare exceptions, and I do enjoy a well crafted blend of straight teas. Things I (usually) don’t like: green oolongs, rooibos, straight green teas.

Rating System
90+ The very best! Teas that I always need in my cupboard!
85-89 Teas that I enjoy immensely and will try to keep around.
80-84 Makes a very pleasing cup. I will enjoy drinking them, but won’t necessarily try to keep around. (There are exceptions.)
70-79 Decent, but could be better.
60-69 Mediocre.
40-59 Gross. I might still try to finish the cup.
39 & under Undrinkable. I probably dumped this cup. Depending on the specific rating, I probably threw the rest of the tea out as well.

Some of my favorite tea companies are:
-Whispering Pines Tea Co.
-Verdant Tea
-Mandala Tea

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