2965 Tasting Notes

100
drank Paris by Harney & Sons
2965 tasting notes

Is it really only Friday? Yes, somehow it is. Ugh.
But that does mean tomorrow is Saturday!
Thank you all for the love and care, guys. I think Steepster is the best place in the digital world.

gmathis

Me too. Hope the work woes are winding down.

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81
drank Queen Catherine by Harney & Sons
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So there is a double whammy going on today- there is a potential problem at work which will be a lot of complicated research and conversations with a highly stressed client. Also my boss will hardly be in for the rest of this week and part of the rest, so I have the whole office to manage, plus this large issue.
On top of that, today is the second anniversary of the event that took my dad. (He had a heart attack, and then died ten days later, so we have two anniversaries in a tight window. Then shortly after there is a major family anniversary, and fathers day happens very shortly after the death date, so in short, I’m in great emotional shape.)
So I’m not surprised I had nightmares, and a horrible nights sleep.
So, Queen Catherine, the only possible solution to this problem.
I’m glad I have a full tin of this, as it’s just such a magnificent tea, and I will need all the magnificence I can get.
I don’t mean to complain, but it will be a brittle day for me.

gmathis

That’s a lot of load for one pair of shoulders. Praying for you today.

Martin Bednář

That’s indeed a lot of load. I will joing gmathis with their prayers.

ashmanra

As will I! Hugs across the miles if you are a hugger!

Michelle

Be kind to yourself and drink all the tea. Hugs!

beerandbeancurd

Staying open is the hardest and best. Take good care of your heart. <3

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100
drank Paris by Harney & Sons
2965 tasting notes

When I’m tired (which seems to be all the time. What gives?) I often like to reach for an old favorite, something easy that does not need thought or attention.
Yum. Thanks for helping me out, Paris!

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100
drank Paris by Harney & Sons
2965 tasting notes

One of the most annoying things about stress is that when I am going to be very busy, I then have a terrible nights sleep because my brain refuses to shut up about all that might be happening.
Ugh. Not helpful, brain, not helpful.
So a nice cup of an easy, uncomplicated tea is just what the doctor ordered. Help me, Paris! You are my only hope.

Courtney

Love the Star Wars reference :)!

gmathis

If you know where to buy a pillow that does not trigger every unresolved issue from the past week, decade, or millennium as soon as your head hits it, please let me know. I want to buy a dozen.

Martin Bednář

I need that pillow as well!

Dustin

I’ve been going to sleep listening to audiobooks with narrator’s voices that I like. It helps my brain calm down and focus on one thing instead of Ping-Ponging around a zillion.

Michelle

Ah the brain is never thinking the good thoughts. But controlling the thoughts is a skill that can be learned, but like most things it takes effort and practice. Try NSDR non-sleep deep rest on YouTube or concentrate on breathing and throwing away all your thoughts (I like thinking of them rushing away down a flowing stream or on a boat getting further and further away on a lake). The other trick I use is a piece of sports tape vertically across my mouth. Prevents mouth breathing and you will be concentrating on breathing through your nose instead of the thoughts swirling in your head.

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81
drank Fruits d'Alsace by Harney & Sons
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We’ve had a resurgence of cold weather, and I am delighted! I get to spend this morning wrapped up in my robe and sipping tea in pure comfort.
Ahhhhh.

Shae

Ooh that does sound nice!

gmathis

I’ve never quite hit this one on the nose, but I have enough for one more tiny trial cup. Suggestions? Coolish water? Longer steep?

gmathis

(And I envy your bathrobe morning!)

Rosehips

This is a very delicate one. I tend to give it a bit longer on the steep, to let the flavors really come out to play.

gmathis

I’ll give it a go!

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100
drank Paris by Harney & Sons
2965 tasting notes

Hooray Steepster!
Its been such a busy month. I had family in time, it’s the busiest period of work, and I am just so, so tired.
It’s time for the teas that I like in an uncomplicated way. Yay Paris!
It’s actually cold today, which is lovely, as it was very warm last week. I don’t want it to be hot yet!

gmathis

It’s so good to see everybody popping back in! (Banana season at my day job, too.)

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100
drank Paris by Harney & Sons
2965 tasting notes

I’m still working with the right size of my tea cupboard- if it’s too big I start to feel overwhelmed and slightly panicked about it. Too little and it makes me nervous.
I ordered some teas from Harney and Sons, and feel much better that there are more options.
Its been a long week, so a cup of this lovely blend is just what the doctor ordered.

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99
drank Yume by Lupicia
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Life is insane. It’s the busy season at work, and my boss has a really erratic schedule right now. I am also in a play, which I am not finding the best. I don’t actually really like the play, and I’ve found the rehearsal process really hard, which is unusual.
I am also running low on some teas, so I need to do a big order.
Time to break out a tea I really like!
Its pouring here, but this is spring in a cup.

ashmanra

I actually had this one out on the counter this morning to make for breakfast, but put it back in favor of using an older tea. This is a good one.

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drank Earl Grey by Charleston Tea Garden
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I’m enjoying this! Its a mild and gentle Earl, which I prefer to a heavier Earl. I like bergamot, but I don’t like being hit over the head by bergamot, you know?
Sorry my notes have been so light and infrequent! I am in the middle of both the busy season at work, and a week and a half from the opening of the play I’m in.
Whew! Tea is certainly being drunk, but not logged as reliably.

gmathis

Friend of mine was there this weekend (Charleston Tea Garden). Haven’t caught up with her to see what she brought home.

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drank Earl Grey by Charleston Tea Garden
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My sister went to a tea garden/plantation last year, and brought me a tin of Earl Grey back for Christmas.
Its a very mild Earl, light on the bergamot, which is how I like my Earls.
How neat to find an American grown tea. I’ll have to visit one day!

ashmanra

Their peach tea is very good.

gmathis

So far, all the Charleston teas I’ve tried lean toward the mild side—but still goof quality.

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I’m a bit of a novice, but an enthusiastic one, and am happily sipping new varieties all the time.
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