My first cup of this was hot and really surprised me with how floral it tasted. I drink jasmine tea with food often, so I don’t know why it seemed to clash so. I decided to have it as a stand-alone cup from then on or iced and sweet, and have been enjoying it that way.
Today was an odd day. I got a phone call mid-morning from my nephew, telling me that my sister had died of Covid. Only my brother and myself left now, and I had to call and tell him. It was an odd feeling. (Our eldest brother died decades ago.)
Somehow I feel shocked, numb, but also very quietly peaceful and very aware that I am glad to be alive. The sunshine was especially sweet, the wind chimes were particularly beautiful, and the tea was so keenly cold and sweet and enjoyable. I don’t think I will ever stop associating this tea with how I felt today.
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I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry to hear that. We’re here for you!
I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
So sorry, ashmanra. I will put in a good word for you and your family tonight.
Oh Ashmanra, sorry for your loss. I will have you and your family in my prayers.
So sorry to hear that. Hopefully when the shock wears off you have some happy times to think about and remember her fondly. Many siblings are the ones who know you best and are the hardest to lose. I’m sure most here would want to console you with a cup of tea, but if you want to tell us about your sister we are listening.
I’m so sorry ashmanra! <3
Thank you, everyone!
I am sorry for your loss! Those news are one of the worst. I remember the tea I had the day I heard that my aunt died. It was Simply the Zest. I haven’t got it since.
I can understand that, Martin. Oddly, it felt like this tea comforted me, and I think that is stamped on it now and I will probably continue to associate elderflower with feeling soothed.
Oh, darlin’!
Just reading your note now, I’m so sorry ashmanra. Will be thinking of you and yours.
Thank you, tea-sipper!
Just seeing this note now, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending all the good tea vibes your way…
I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry to hear that. We’re here for you!
I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
So sorry, ashmanra. I will put in a good word for you and your family tonight.
Oh Ashmanra, sorry for your loss. I will have you and your family in my prayers.
So sorry to hear that. Hopefully when the shock wears off you have some happy times to think about and remember her fondly. Many siblings are the ones who know you best and are the hardest to lose. I’m sure most here would want to console you with a cup of tea, but if you want to tell us about your sister we are listening.
I’m so sorry ashmanra! <3
Thank you, everyone!
I am sorry for your loss! Those news are one of the worst. I remember the tea I had the day I heard that my aunt died. It was Simply the Zest. I haven’t got it since.
I can understand that, Martin. Oddly, it felt like this tea comforted me, and I think that is stamped on it now and I will probably continue to associate elderflower with feeling soothed.
Oh, darlin’!
Just reading your note now, I’m so sorry ashmanra. Will be thinking of you and yours.
Thank you, tea-sipper!
Just seeing this note now, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending all the good tea vibes your way…