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A gift from derk, and leaves she esteems highly, so… an honor.

I christened my first proper tea bowl with this tea. I was terribly patient in seeking a bowl, and patient to find its first leaves… sitting quietly with it today felt easy and comforting. Patience gets a thumbs up.

It’s been a long week of work-related-but-phenomenal classes, and I head out for a straight 48 hours of actual work in the morning. These minutes were welcome respite and afforded some reflection.

The orchid is just so. So grounding, but so light; so beautiful, but so… hm, practical. The evergreen lets the florals hang in a way that feels tenuous… ah, but they persist. I watched the leaves unfurl and churn and resituate and drop, absorbing water like inspiration for the next right thing. I thought about the so-many hands that had touched them before I sat dumbfounded, watching them rewind.

I need to watch more tea leaves.

Flavors: Butter, Evergreen, Orchid, Vanilla

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ashmanra 2 years ago

Phenomenal classes sounds wonderful. I love School, and books, and learning! Getting to do some hands on stuff now will be equally exciting for you, I hope!

beerandbeancurd 2 years ago

Ugh, me too! I wish someone would pay me to go to class for a living!

Leafhopper 2 years ago

Yes, watching tea leaves unfurl can be magical. :) Where did you get your tea bowl? I’ve been thinking of getting one, but they’re all so expensive.

beerandbeancurd 2 years ago

It’s funny you say that, because the website sells the most expensive, ridiculous indulgences I think I’ve ever seen. But the bowl was reasonable for handmade from an artist who really seems to have his heart in it.

https://www.abask.com/en-us/products/ingot-objects-tea-bowl-2202202013?variant=43490846671064&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLOiBhC7ARIsAIeetVCqchENJzElsbrzVNA_xqo0ff4WCKGN8qdueggJ0xk7su_7RojqKLMaAk2gEALw_wcB

ashmanra 2 years ago

That is lovely!

Daylon R Thomas 2 years ago

Derk, can you save me some for our swap lol? I’ve got all the roasted Japanese ready. I need to try out the Yuzu smoked tea too!

derk 2 years ago

Daylon – certainly

Daylon R Thomas 2 years ago

Sweet. Same Address? I’ve got all of the smoked tea.

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ashmanra 2 years ago

Phenomenal classes sounds wonderful. I love School, and books, and learning! Getting to do some hands on stuff now will be equally exciting for you, I hope!

beerandbeancurd 2 years ago

Ugh, me too! I wish someone would pay me to go to class for a living!

Leafhopper 2 years ago

Yes, watching tea leaves unfurl can be magical. :) Where did you get your tea bowl? I’ve been thinking of getting one, but they’re all so expensive.

beerandbeancurd 2 years ago

It’s funny you say that, because the website sells the most expensive, ridiculous indulgences I think I’ve ever seen. But the bowl was reasonable for handmade from an artist who really seems to have his heart in it.

https://www.abask.com/en-us/products/ingot-objects-tea-bowl-2202202013?variant=43490846671064&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLOiBhC7ARIsAIeetVCqchENJzElsbrzVNA_xqo0ff4WCKGN8qdueggJ0xk7su_7RojqKLMaAk2gEALw_wcB

ashmanra 2 years ago

That is lovely!

Daylon R Thomas 2 years ago

Derk, can you save me some for our swap lol? I’ve got all the roasted Japanese ready. I need to try out the Yuzu smoked tea too!

derk 2 years ago

Daylon – certainly

Daylon R Thomas 2 years ago

Sweet. Same Address? I’ve got all of the smoked tea.

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