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Pulled from TTB 2022, shared by Inkling.

Oh wow, oh wow.

I nearly bought one of everything from Mandala’s website after my first sip of this. I’m still probably going to go back and buy a few somethings.

Started with a 15-second rinse, followed by a couple minutes rest, and then a 10-second steep. Increased steep to 10-20 seconds in subsequent cups.

This somehow reminds me of both a candle shop during the holidays and an outdoor flea market. It’s leather and spices, I think that’s the connection. It’s so comforting and familiar.

If anyone has recommendations for others like this, please share! I’d love to find something similar since I know this is no longer available.

Flavors: Bread, Fruity, Leather, Spices

Preparation
Boiling 6 OZ / 177 ML
derk

Yeah, that’s a good one. Maybe Garret at Mandala can recommend something similar from his collection.

Shae

Oh that would be wonderful! I’ve been looking at the site trying to find something similar.

mrmopar

I think the 108 would be one as well as the new Alchemy. The materials sound like very good sourcing.

Shae

Ooh thank you! Looking those up now.

mrmopar

Yeah no worries. Mandala does some fine shou for sure.

tea-sipper

oh I have a mix bag of Mandala’s mini tuochas – I will have to see if I have any of these and steep it up.

tea-sipper

I’m drinking this now! I think many of Teavivre’s ripes are like this one.

Shae

Oh I will check theirs, thank you! I’ve got the Mandala mini tuocha sampler in my cart. Plus a full Verdant cart. What’s one more?? There goes my tea budget, oh goodness! XD

tea-sipper

haha yes. Now I’m imagining an actual “full cart” of tea, like in a grocery store.

Shae

I think that’s exactly how I imagined it as I was typing! I think my order would at least fill one of those little baskets, no problem.

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derk

Yeah, that’s a good one. Maybe Garret at Mandala can recommend something similar from his collection.

Shae

Oh that would be wonderful! I’ve been looking at the site trying to find something similar.

mrmopar

I think the 108 would be one as well as the new Alchemy. The materials sound like very good sourcing.

Shae

Ooh thank you! Looking those up now.

mrmopar

Yeah no worries. Mandala does some fine shou for sure.

tea-sipper

oh I have a mix bag of Mandala’s mini tuochas – I will have to see if I have any of these and steep it up.

tea-sipper

I’m drinking this now! I think many of Teavivre’s ripes are like this one.

Shae

Oh I will check theirs, thank you! I’ve got the Mandala mini tuocha sampler in my cart. Plus a full Verdant cart. What’s one more?? There goes my tea budget, oh goodness! XD

tea-sipper

haha yes. Now I’m imagining an actual “full cart” of tea, like in a grocery store.

Shae

I think that’s exactly how I imagined it as I was typing! I think my order would at least fill one of those little baskets, no problem.

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Lifetime student. Lover of books and paper and ink. Kitchen dweller. Aspiring herbalist, excessively proud cat lady, and tea fanatic. Thirty-something elder millennial. She/her.

I love flavored black teas most of all, always with cream and honey. I enjoy floral and fruity teas, as well as flavored or scented ones. I’m not overly fond of green or white teas, but I’ve found a few that I enjoy.

I’m open to tea swaps and/or just sharing what’s in my tea cabinet! Please reach out if you see something I have that you’d like to try. I do my best to update my cupboard regularly.

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Any and all black teas, smoky teas, raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, bergamot, chai spices, floral teas, caramel/toffee, jasmine, rose, vanilla, peaches, plums, valerian root, cinnamon, cardamom

Not a huge fan
White teas, green teas, artificial sweeteners, sarsaparilla, licorice, lemongrass, lavender, hot hibiscus, hibiscus in black tea blends

Rating Scale

1-20: By far, one of the worst teas I’ve tasted. I most certainly will not finish my cup and will likely “gift” the rest to my sweet husband, James, who almost always enjoys the teas I dislike (and vice versa).

21-49: This tea is not good, but if I mix it with another tea or find another steeping method I might be able to finish it.

50-69: This one is just okay. I might drink it again if someone were to give it to me, but I probably won’t be buying more for myself.

70-79: This is a consistently good tea. It’s reliable but not necessarily special.

80-90: This one is a notch above the rest and I would gladly enjoy a cup of it any day of the week. I’ll likely be keeping this in my cupboard, but it isn’t one of my all-time favorites.

91-95: One small change and this tea would be perfect. I’ll definitely have a stash of this in my kitchen if you come over for tea.

96-100: No words can describe this tea. It’s an experience, an aha moment. Closed eyes, wide smile, encompassing warmth. Absolutely incredible. Perfect.

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