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The second half of 2024 and moving into 2025 has been tough. I lost my sense of self, my sense of humor, hobbies, interest in tea. Everything has been off-center but my boyfriend helped me from shifting too far into the gnarled grip of depression.

It took me six months to finally sign up for the 6-week course at the lumber yard-converted-to-studio-space, but on Wednesday, I had my first introduction to pottery outside of making one lonely and lumpy pinch pot tea cup in an Environmental Lit class in high school (I didn’t realize until years later how much that class effected the trajectory of my life). Starting off with another lonely and lumpy pinch pot, I felt the slow release of all the stress and struggle that was trapped in my body. I felt true calm and freedom for the first time in months. I can’t wait to go back next Wednesday.

This tea, like the process of molding clay with the hands, aids in shifting the self into a centered state. So grateful to be able to experience its unwavering character with each bowl.

Flavors: Airy, Butter, Buttery, Cedar, Earth, Evergreen, Honeysuckle, Lemon, Orchid, Pine, Spinach, Sweet, Tangy, Thick

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 g 10 OZ / 300 ML
tea-sipper

An environmental lit class in high school?! That would be a class I would actually look forward to. I’m hoping you find many more things to bring you some light. Wishing you well.

gmathis

I’ve always wanted to play with clay on a pottery wheel. It sounds soothing. Right now, I’m leaning on lovely, rhythmic, repetitive crochet patterns to unknot the neck.

teepland

Sounds peaceful and fulfilling – both the tea and the pottery class. Wishing you continued peace!

Leafhopper

Those pottery classes seem like a nice way to destress. I hope 2025 will be a better year for you!

ashmanra

Watercoloring and papercrafting my way through cancer treatment. Thank God for arts and crafts. I hope joy and peace saturate you!

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tea-sipper

An environmental lit class in high school?! That would be a class I would actually look forward to. I’m hoping you find many more things to bring you some light. Wishing you well.

gmathis

I’ve always wanted to play with clay on a pottery wheel. It sounds soothing. Right now, I’m leaning on lovely, rhythmic, repetitive crochet patterns to unknot the neck.

teepland

Sounds peaceful and fulfilling – both the tea and the pottery class. Wishing you continued peace!

Leafhopper

Those pottery classes seem like a nice way to destress. I hope 2025 will be a better year for you!

ashmanra

Watercoloring and papercrafting my way through cancer treatment. Thank God for arts and crafts. I hope joy and peace saturate you!

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

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.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. 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, possesses off flavor/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 puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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