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Time for the Magic Hour
Tea has always played a huge role in my family. we have those who do not deviate from black tea and who will, if you let them, go on a tirade against Earl Gray and the addition of “perfume” to the tea time offerings. Thee are also those who adore the Earl and stand by him refuting the tirade. There are those who prefer herbal and those who will start the day with black tea and move into herbal after 2pm.
In my house there was always a pot of coffee brewing, but in times of crisis, the kettle was put on. Peppermint tea was for upset stomachs and lemon for fevers or just feeling blah. My grandmother even had a blend of teas to take down monthly cramps (and it was labeled Monthly Tea in the cabinet). I have no idea what was in it but it worked fantastically well.
Mixed into the tea was the array of tea things. Decorative silver tea strainers. Art deco sugar bowls with little silver tongs for sugar cubes and an array of canisters from metal to glass and porcelain. While I do love tea and always have plenty on hand, my brew collection and paraphernalia is limited compared to other sectors throughout the family. One of my great Aunts informed me she was leaving me her tea pot because I simply didn’t have one suitable for company.
that’s right, my house only has the one teapot. (Gasp in horror, i know you want to.)
Actually when i pointed this out (with arched eyebrows, mostly drawn in as they were overplucked decades ago if you want the full picture), it was noted that our house had two stove top espresso pots. I pointed out I had one and my babydoll had one and when households were combined we had two. This actually caused unrestrained horror as they realized he had previously been living in a house with NO TEAPOT. He was stunned to realize how tragic this actually was. (I have a lot of older relatives, Prior to my parents generation each section of the family had between 8-12 kids. Its a lot of great Aunts although not as many as there used to be…admittedly those that remain are the terrors of their retirement/assisted living facilities.)
Anyway, because of the family – and my own use- I am always looking for tea related gifts. A lot of my older relatives don’t want to accumulate things any more which makes things like new teas to try perfect. I have a few standard tea subscriptions I maintain for gifts, but i also like to try new ones. I came across this one for Magic Hour Teas and thought I would give it a try.
They have many different tiers of subscriptions. They also have a one time tea order. I went with the one time tea order just to test it out. The tea that comes with it is the same as in the monthly tea box I am not entirely certain if everything is the same as what is in the large Monthly tea subscription. I believe it is, but the descriptions tend to focus more on the tea. Let’s go through the basic details.
The subscriptions, each has a one time purchase option so if you are not sure about the tea and want to try it out, or are unsure how much tea you are going to drink in a monthly subscription, you can try a one time use instead of signing up to a recurring subscription. The one time order is a little more expensive than the subscription, because it is a one time order. the prices listed are for the subscriptions. Their tiers are:
Box with Violet Glass Apothecary Jar (60-75 cups): $62.70
Box with Luxe Pouch (60-70 cups): $41.80
Box with Violet Glass travel Jar (10-15 cups): $25.65
Box with Sample Pouch (10-15 cups): $20.90
All of the boxes include a ceremonial tea item. I went with the one time box with the Apothecary jar. The Magic Hour Tea this month (not sure it is April or May) is called Queen of Kyoto. it is described as a Kyoto Grown Sencha with jasmine and rose blossoms spring Apricots and cherries.
While I have not brewed a cup yet, I did take the stopper out to sniff as I was curious if it would be more floral or fruity. It smelled sweetly mouthwatering. It actually smelled juicy. I tend to drink tea in the afternoons and usually add a dollop of honey to the cup. This smells like it might be sweet enough to not need any sweetener. I am actually really looking forward to trying it out. But for the moment let’s proceed with the unboxing.
The glass apothecary jar is lovely and it is full of tea. It is well stoppered so the glass isn’t rattling around in the upper opening so the tea is secured from air. Regardless of the container, keeping the air out is key and this does that well and looks very good doing it.
In addition to the glass jar there was a pouch of tea. This one was the Blue Butterfly tea Solstice Moon. while the Main jar of tea had a postcard about the tea, there was nothing in the packet that came with the box about this tea. I don’t know if they always put a secondary tea with the box or not. I will send an e-mail to the company and ask.
There were a lot of papers in the box. There was a small set of four stickers so you could mark your tea based on the caffeine levels. There was a page for a Tea sensory journal if you want to take notes on the tea you are drinking for your own records. which I find kind of neat actually. Actually all of the information on the papers is kind of neat. There is a phases of the moon chard and a pamphlet about all of the rest of the collections they offer.
There is however little about the actual box itself. While there is a lot of paper, I would like just a little card that gives the month of the box and the items that are part of the subscription. While I can figure out that the Blue Butterfly tea is a part of the box (because it is inside) I am not sure why it is in the box. Does it complement the other tea? does it balance it in some way? Meant for a different time of day? I don’t know. And I want to.
While I find the phases of the moon interesting and will be pinning it up in my office, I would like more about the actual subscription items.
Included with the teas was a tea towel. I am guessing that this is the ceremonial item for this month’s box. It is a nice tea towel that features cranes and Cherry Blossoms. There are cherries in the tea and the towel looks like it could be referencing Kyoto, again, there are no details.
Despite the lack of details I am very pleased with this box and can’t wait to try out both of the teas. I want to look into their magic hour tea club and find out what that is all about and if I like the teas I very much think I will end up subscribing to the subscription. I might actually go for the Glass travel jar level mainly because I vary my teas a lot and having 60-75 cups worth of one tea delivered monthly might be a bit overwhelming. I think the fifteen cup range would be good for me. I do hope that there is the possibility of reordering the teas that are in the subscription box. If I do find a favorite I want to be able to go back into their store and reorder, especially if I have company coming and the tea is something they might like.
But then again, I do love these apothecary jars and as every other spare container in the house has been pressed into service to contain my dried mint, there is always going to be a way to reuse them. Time will tell on that. But for now, I am very pleased with this box from The Magic Hour. It is a subscription I will be looking into in greater depth moving forward.
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This ensures that it can withstand the rigors of outdoor use and provide long-lasting protection. The Magic Mesh Shelter features a mesh screen that allows for ample airflow, keeping you comfortable even on hot summer days. The screen also effectively keeps out insects, including mosquitos, flies, and bees, so you can enjoy your time outdoors without being bothered by bugs.
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Reviews for "The Science behind the Magic Mesh Portable Pod Screen Shelter"
1. Sarah - 1 star - I was really disappointed with the Magic Mesh Portable Pod Screen Shelter. The product claims to be portable, but it was extremely difficult to assemble and disassemble. The instructions were unclear and the poles kept falling apart. When I finally managed to set it up, the mesh material was flimsy and ripped easily. Overall, it was a waste of money and I would not recommend this product to anyone.
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3. Emily - 1 star - I regret purchasing the Magic Mesh Portable Pod Screen Shelter. The product appeared sturdy and reliable in the advertisements, but in reality, it was a flimsy disappointment. The poles were fragile and easily bent, making it difficult to set up the shelter properly. Additionally, the mesh material was prone to tearing, rendering the entire shelter useless after just a couple of uses. It was a waste of money and extremely frustrating to deal with. I would not recommend this product to anyone in need of a reliable and long-lasting screen shelter.