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drank Magicienne by Nina's Paris
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Home – 6:30 PM

I got my Nina’s Paris order from Amazon! I figured I would order a variety of teas to try out, so I got one black tea, one green tea, and one rooibos. There are a ton of blends that I want to try from them, but I hope this is a good starting point. I’m so happy that all of their teas are available on Amazon in the US, for $9-10 for 50g with free shipping.

I feel like the name is half of the reason I chose this tea (it means magician, and specifically the feminine form). I find it charming for some reason, and it makes me picture a cutesy anime girl magician with a top hat and fluffy rabbit. I have no idea why, it’s a strange association for me to have… I’m not even really that into anime. :P

Anyway, this is a piña colada green tea. Coconut is not generally one of my favorite flavors, but I do enjoy it occasionally, and it’s tasty with pineapple.

This is yummy! I’m glad I have a reason to like it other than the name, heh! The coconut is definitely the stronger of the two flavors, but it’s lovely and creamy. I do taste the pineapple as well, and it’s not tart but it does have a nice refreshing and juicy pineapple flavor that complements the smoother coconut well. The base tea is extremely mild, just adding a subtle and sweet grassy note to the blend, as well as a bit of body.

I’m very happy with my green tea choice! I see myself ordering more Nina’s teas in the near future. :)

Flavors: Coconut, Creamy, Dry Grass, Grass, Pineapple, Smooth, Sweet, Tropical

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML
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ashmanra
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Grand Amour was a really good one, and their plain vanilla was a grown up version with heft. Pour Mamman was really good, too.

Cameron B.
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I was thinking about Grand Amour. The three I ordered to try first are Je t’Aime, Magicienne, and Taurus.

EmmaM
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So anxious to try more of their teas! I only tried Nina’s Japon and it was very good, but I’m not sure I’d want it again. It was very “caramel popcorn” like. Magicienne sounds wonderful! And I definitely have Grand Amour and Pour Maman on my list. Any thoughts on Marie Antoinette?

Cameron B.
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If you’d like, I can send you samples of the three Nina’s teas I bought (Je t’Aime, Magicienne, Taurus)!

Regarding Marie Antoinette, I haven’t tried it recently but I’m quite sure I wouldn’t like it since it’s rose-based…

I was thinking about maybe organizing some sort of simple Nina’s Paris group order where we order say 10 teas and split them among 5 people or whatever.

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ashmanra
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Grand Amour was a really good one, and their plain vanilla was a grown up version with heft. Pour Mamman was really good, too.

Cameron B.
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I was thinking about Grand Amour. The three I ordered to try first are Je t’Aime, Magicienne, and Taurus.

EmmaM
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So anxious to try more of their teas! I only tried Nina’s Japon and it was very good, but I’m not sure I’d want it again. It was very “caramel popcorn” like. Magicienne sounds wonderful! And I definitely have Grand Amour and Pour Maman on my list. Any thoughts on Marie Antoinette?

Cameron B.
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If you’d like, I can send you samples of the three Nina’s teas I bought (Je t’Aime, Magicienne, Taurus)!

Regarding Marie Antoinette, I haven’t tried it recently but I’m quite sure I wouldn’t like it since it’s rose-based…

I was thinking about maybe organizing some sort of simple Nina’s Paris group order where we order say 10 teas and split them among 5 people or whatever.

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Hi, I’m Cameron! I’m a 30-year-old software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, bento, baking, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is collecting hobby related-things… ;)

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I will often sweeten iced tea. I brew Western style, and fluctuate between using mugs or teapots with small cups depending on the season. Occasionally I’ll brew Gongfu style when I’m in the mood. I also use a kyusu for Japanese teas.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Current Subscriptions:
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Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, and oolong varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

Fruit: All of them! My ‘go-to’s tend to be in the red fruits, stonefruit, or citrus spectra. I also really love apple, banana, berry, fig, lychee, melon, pear, and rhubarb flavors. Tropical fruits aren’t among my favorites, but I still enjoy them once in a while – especially mango and pineapple. I am not generally a fan of coconut in tea, though there are some exceptions.

Dessert: I love creamy vanilla and marshmallow flavors, along with anything in the caramel family such as butterscotch, toffee, or maple. Chocolate is also a favorite, though I’m often disappointed by it in tea. And don’t forget anything buttery, cakey, or cookie-y!

Floral: I’m a little bit more particular in this category. I very much enjoy jasmine, even strong jasmine, along with sakura and chamomile. But I’m not crazy about rose or lavender flavors, and I prefer hibiscus in moderation only.

Spices: I don’t generally find myself drawn to masala chai, but I do enjoy spices combined with other flavors. My favorite spices are the warm ones, especially cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, and cardamom. A bit of heat from black pepper or chili is okay too, as long as it’s not overwhelming! Ginger can be a lovely accent, but I find it difficult to drink as a starring flavor.

Aromatics: I’m obsessed with Earl Grey! I also love cooling flavors such as mint (especially spearmint), pine, juniper, and eucalyptus. I am not a fan of strong rosemary or sage in tea.

Favorite Purveyors:
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Kusmi
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre
Yunnan Sourcing

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age.

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