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Even though it’s still November, I feel this year that a little early holiday cheer is more and more necessary. So I’m planning, or hoping, to put our Christmas tree up this weekend. Speaking of, which holidays does everyone here celebrate?

This isn’t a holiday blend obviously, but I sit here drinking it with my favorite birch candle lit beside me so it feels festive. I opted for one teaspoon instead of my normal two after reading other tasting notes, and I might have a small inkling of regret over it. It’s malty and flavorful, though maybe not quite as strong as I would have liked. Perhaps two teaspoons would have been too much though, so I’m happy with my cup. I am still getting that caffeine buzz – I may not have been able to handle more!

So happy to be on the other side of the U.S. election and starting to hesitantly, slowly look forward to the upcoming holiday season. It will be so different this year. The fear of COVID, both of getting it myself and possibly spreading it unknowingly to others, keeps me at home most days. This will extend to holiday celebrations as well. My husband and I will stay home and have quiet celebrations together with our cats, while our families continue to meet. Part of me feels guilty and selfish, but a bigger part knows this is the right thing for us. I’m not sure our families understand – mine only teases me, but my husband has gotten some comments from his family that were definitely unnecessary. I worry for all of them because they aren’t taking it as seriously as I wish they would. At the beginning of the pandemic we tried to talk to them, to persuade them, but now I have given up worrying about them each day. They will make their choices and there isn’t much I can do except make my own. Which brings me back to the holidays (somewhat) and this tea, which reminds me of a holiday tea whether it’s meant to be one or not. I don’t taste a typical cookie flavor but it’s nutty and feels warming and festive.

I love Satori Teas, they have several favorites of mine. The primary flavor/aroma of this calls to mind a peach tea. It’s floral as well. I think I bought up all of their floral teas, lol. They are just so good.

I finished my sample of this so I know I’ve had it before, but I haven’t yet logged it here. It’s so deep and chocolaty, the best cup I’ve had the last couple of weeks. I haven’t felt inspired to share on recent cups here since they’ve been pretty mediocre, but this was worthy of a note.