Hi Friends,
Long day?
Permit me to introduce you to my fancy: Tea!
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| Fun mother-load from the tea shop! (above) |
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| Electric Tea kettle via Target (above) |
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| Tea Pantry (above 2) |
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| For my purse... just in case! (above) |
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| Mint chai+Star anise+fennel (my blend; above) |
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| Blue People oolong+Purple roses (above) |
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| Blue People oolong (above) |
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| White chrysanthemum (above) |
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| Osmanthus (above) |
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| Champagne oolong (above) |
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| Matcha (above) |
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| Hojicha (above) |
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| Pu'erh cake N mini-pressed cake (above) |
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| Dong ding oolong (above) |
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| Monkey pick oolong (above) |
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| Dragonwell green (above) |
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| Carrot juice+five spice+matcha+hot water (above) |
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| Blue people + osmanthus (above) |
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| For the Love of Tea (above) |
I began my love of tea during undergraduate days when I frequented a local tea house. Now I enjoy many flavors: Panda pearl white, jade, blue people, monkey pick, narcissus, dong ding, and big red robe oolongs, dragonwell or oasis green, pu'erh, ginger spice red, osmanthus, and white chrysanthemum. I also enjoy Japanese teas such as hojicha and matcha. I like South African honeybush and rooibus, especially rooibus chai.
I appreciate the full-bodied hojicha and affordable matcha from Shinka Tea. I order most of my tea loose leaf and in-person from Xiu Xian Tea or Vital Tea Leaf, where you can "try before you buy" at a tea-tasting. My friend likened the experience to dating. What she saw as too many choices, I saw as opportunity! When in Capital Hill, I visit Remedy Tea. When in Spokane, WA, I like Atticus. I occasionally order online from Enjoying Tea or Imperial Tea Garden. I may soon try Pu'erh Shop! Your tea shop not listed here? Be free to mention it in the comments below as I'm always searching for new tea shops and friends!
I <3 Tea because Tea gives a quiet routine, a delicious taste, an occasion for friendship, and a comforting appeal. I feel healthy and relaxed when I drink tea. I remember that all will be well. I enjoy drinking tea to celebrate and have fun with new friends and old. I can choose from a variety of teas the world over. Anywhere in the world I go, I am likely to find a cup of tea, and with that, a friend. This belief contributes to why I've a bookmarks folder labeled "Tea" under "Civic." Can tea brew world peace? If God blesses for a cup of cold water in his Son's name, what will he think of a cup of tea? :D Though I regard Christ as my Prince of Peace, a cup of tea proffered in peace bodes well at my home.
Wo xiang he cha!
{ I would like some tea }
Qing gai wo cha!
{ Please give me some tea }
What's your favorite brew?
Want to meet up sometime?
Lets!... Over a cup of tea!
Happy Sipping,
Salud!
Dena
