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I’ve never been one to celebrate anniversaries, nor have I ever been a particularly sentimental person. Don’t get me wrong, I have great appreciation for all manner of folks and events that happen their ways into my path and mine into theirs. I do experience weighty nostalgia at times. Reflection has always been a pastime, though instead of it being a conscious choice to take some time for processing, it is usually spurred by the anxiety of an overwhelmed and subsequently depleted nervous system. That is where tea comes in. Conscious reflection and centeredness.

I’ve been spinning in place lately. Every input from the reality that whirls around me sets me a little off balance and into unexpected territory but I come right back to this every time. This neglected website. Both the members new and those seasoned, some of whom have put up with my life happenings and musings and contributed their own. You’re all so very excellent and I wish that sometimes I were in the mood to communicate with you more, but damn, am I tired. Twenty-twenty, I’m trying. I’m trying to break out of this dizzying spin.

Here’s to 2 years of Steepster. I’m in awe of all that has happened in this short amount of time. Come what may. Hopefully a brighter future for the site and for us all.

Song pairing: Stevie Wonder — As
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLbmdG8U60E

Mastress Alita

I hit my three year back in June, but didn’t really think about it… seems like there is so much going on these days. Happy Anniversary!

ashmanra

I bought that album as soon as it came out! THAT’S how old I am!

tea-sipper

Only two years you’ve been here! Whoa. Take care of yourself, derk and hopefully the world will start shaping up soon. Stevie sounds like what I need right now.

Martin Bednář

Two years and so many teas you have tried. And we did two swaps and both were great. I wish you more and more nice teas and nice tea sessions!

I am feeling same as you though. Hopefully it will settle down fast :)

gmathis

It’s nice to have somebody to be tired with. Here’s to many more years of friendship.

mrmopar

Happy Anniversary Lady! You have been an asset to this community!

Leafhopper

Happy Steepster anniversary! I’ve been on Steepster for almost three years and it feels like you’ve always been here.

tea-sipper

Leafhopper – you’ve only been around Steepster for three years? I feel like you’ve been here much longer too. Maybe “Steepster time” feels different. haha

Leafhopper

Apparently, I joined on August 12, 2017. A momentous day. :) And yes, Steepster time does feel different.

White Antlers

You are a delight, derk! Happy anniversartea. : )

Roswell Strange

Jumping on the “Happy Steepsterversary” train & agreeing with others that it feels like you’ve always been here! Here’s to many more years!

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Mastress Alita

I hit my three year back in June, but didn’t really think about it… seems like there is so much going on these days. Happy Anniversary!

ashmanra

I bought that album as soon as it came out! THAT’S how old I am!

tea-sipper

Only two years you’ve been here! Whoa. Take care of yourself, derk and hopefully the world will start shaping up soon. Stevie sounds like what I need right now.

Martin Bednář

Two years and so many teas you have tried. And we did two swaps and both were great. I wish you more and more nice teas and nice tea sessions!

I am feeling same as you though. Hopefully it will settle down fast :)

gmathis

It’s nice to have somebody to be tired with. Here’s to many more years of friendship.

mrmopar

Happy Anniversary Lady! You have been an asset to this community!

Leafhopper

Happy Steepster anniversary! I’ve been on Steepster for almost three years and it feels like you’ve always been here.

tea-sipper

Leafhopper – you’ve only been around Steepster for three years? I feel like you’ve been here much longer too. Maybe “Steepster time” feels different. haha

Leafhopper

Apparently, I joined on August 12, 2017. A momentous day. :) And yes, Steepster time does feel different.

White Antlers

You are a delight, derk! Happy anniversartea. : )

Roswell Strange

Jumping on the “Happy Steepsterversary” train & agreeing with others that it feels like you’ve always been here! Here’s to many more years!

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. And thus I step away.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possess off flavors/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s pu’er, I likely think it needs more age.

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