Happy New Year 2023

I’ve absolutely NO idea how 2023 can top 2022! One of the best years of my life. I lost 61 lbs, I celebrated 18 years at my job, turned 50, had a great ladies Bible Study weekend in TN, I had a great Missions weekend in Columbus, I jumped off the side of a building, learned to Kayak, i spent a weekend at my favorite place - Beulah Beach, I went on a super fun weekend trip to Lambeau Field and saw Aaron Rodgers play, I went on an amazing mission trip to the Dominican Republic, a had a great vacation in CO, I published all 5 of my books, spent lots of time with family and friends, I paid off my house, and I started my dream job- home tea parties!!! Not much can top that- and there were so many little things along the way too. Sometimes even the little things are the just the best!! God is so good and I’m so blessed. #bestyear

Here is to a great 2023!!

Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples!

Another tea party, let me bring the tea to you.

So, I had another tea party!!  It was so fun.  I go to church with most of these gals, so that made it even more fun and special.

I did 4 hot teas and one iced tea and then they ordered a bubble tea flight.

The teas seemed to be a hit. I am not sure I could point to one favorite.  But, if I had too, I would say it would be between the Butterfly Pea Iced Tea, the Golden Milk Latte Blend, or the Winter Wonderland tea.

I got all packed up and headed out.  I love this part...gathering all the goodies.  I do hate lugging 3 bins, but as soon as I am there I forget about the lugging part and have a blast sharing tea.

With the bubble tea I made tapioca balls for one of teas.  I had tapioca balls, pineapple jellies, and two kinds of bursting boba.

I made 4 kinds of bubble tea for the flight....Mango, Taro, Lavender, and Coconut.

The hostess did an amazing job with her table.  No one was leaving hungry here!!

I served the bubble tea flights first.  That way we could remove the tasting trays and they would have room for their plates and could enjoy their food.

 I love using my Bubble Tea Flight boards.  I found these boards on line on Amazon.  When I first got them there were around $20, now they are up to $33- glad I got them when I did. 

Here I am explaining about the teas.  I try to give fun facts while I serve tea.

The hostess used her grandma's dishes, which was super special.

The Butterfly Pea Tea is always a hit.  It starts out a blueish green and then when lemons (Citrus) is added, it turns the tea a beautiful purple color.

They had a hedgehog which I loved!!!

He was so cute!  I have always wanted one- the draw back for me is that they are nocturnal and I feel bad that when I want to sleep he wants to play.  Plus, not sure Earl Grey wants a hedgehog in the house, lol. 

Let me know if you want to have a tea!  I will bring the party to you!!!

Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples!

New World Spice & Tea Traders, Yuletide Joy Tea

While in Wadsworth Ohio the other night I was super excited to check out the new spice and tea shop.  Well, more about the tea,lol.

 I met, Sonia, the owner.  She was super friendly and helpful.  I enjoyed talking with her and I can not wait to come back and try more of the teas.

The shop is on the Main Street in Wadsworth.  It has only been open about a month.

They have a nice, large selection of loose leaf teas.

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I love that they have teas that you can try.  More places need to do this, so you can they can taste the tea before they buy.

They had a nice selection of teas to try too.  There were several that I wanted to try, but I settled on Yuletide Joy.  Next time I want to try peppermint lavender.

It is nice they give you the tea in the bag and you can steep it the right amount.

The prices for the tea you could get to drink while there were great too.

They had this great tea sign.  It looks like one I saw at Journey in Time a few years ago.  I asked Sonia if that is where it was from.  She said she wasn't sure- it just showed up on the door step one day.  How fun is that????  People can be so kind and generous.

 

This was a really nice black tea.  You get the Christmas vibe with cinnamon, orange, and clove notes.  The tea is flavorful and great.  The price per ounce is a little pricey- but everything seems to be high quality.  And I would pay $6 per ounce for quality tea!!!  You should be able to get 6 cups of tea from once ounce, that is $1 a cup....not bad for quality ingredients!!!  The tea in the store already made is a great price and a great way to try the tea before you buy it.

Wadsworth is a cute town. I need to just go spend the day there.  There is cafe on the corner of the town square I want to try.  They have this spice and tea shop I want to visit again.  They have a nice Goodwill and some other discount shops too.  

I encourage you to get out and explore towns near you.  You never know what you will discover.

Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples!