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My tea tasting on International Tea Day 2025:

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  So for International Tea Day this year, I decided to do a tea tasting of a tea I had never tried before.  I made sure to keep the bag sealed, so that the aroma would be preserved, (until it was time for this tasting.)  Full disclosure :  this is not a paid collaboration. 😇 In case you're not familiar with Sequim, Washington (where this scrumptious tea is from), it is known as the "lavender capital of the world." This tea was gifted to me, from someone from very dear.  Without further ado, let's begin our dialogue on the tea below.  Tea name: Chocolate Mint Lavender Tea (by Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm)  *for those of you who have done a tea tasting with me before, you know it's about to get very serious.  Aroma (of the dry tea leaves, prior to steeping): light, distinct, rich in chocolate, and sweet.  Vessel (that I drank this tea in) : Tea cup, with accompanying saucer.  Water temperature: 178 degrees Fahrenheit (as it is a b...

International Tea Day is tomorrow!

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   I am getting excited for International Tea Day tomorrow. 😊 (shown is a Gaiwan with a lychee pattern on it, from my tea accoutrements collection. but more about my adoration of lychees, later. 💖)