Day 38 and I am fever free. What a blessing to be able to work from home. Super excited though that things are starting to open today. Thought though, you could use a little humor today.
Here is your humor for the day:
I saw this tea on line and decided to splurge. Yes, I have splurged on a few teas while in quarantine- I like to think of it as helping small business. The other splurge was the tea bag shaped like a fish...but, I guess I bought that earlier, I just showed it in the featured tea during the quarantine.
But, I have tried a few new companies while in quarantine- Teas & Such, Loosen Up, Simple Loose Leaf Tea, and Voce. So, I guess in that way I am helping small businesses. And all of those tea companies were successful teas for me. And lest you think I like all teas, I am a tea snob, lol!! I am pretty particular about the teas I drink. I want quality tea! That is what I am trying to share with you through my blog- what I am discovering as I drink tea.
Anyway, this is a new tea for me. I have had tea from Adagio before and always found them to be really good, so I was super excited to try this tangerine tuxedo ball.
So, this tea is a splurge because you get 2 tea balls for $8!!! Yes, $4 a tea ball- granted you should get about 4 cups out of each ball, but it is pricey. I looked at it as an experience. I love a good tea experience. Also, I was thrilled when I opened the bag and found THREE balls in the bag. I shared one with a friend and I can't wait to see what she thinks.
This little tangerine ball is adorable! I love the little hat that comes on it.
They suggest breaking it up to get multiple servings from the ball. I decided to brew it in tea pot and not break it up.
My goal was to brew a pot and then have another pot later. But, I did not the tea to sit in the tea leaves and get bitter. So, I took another tea pot and "seasoned" it. That means I put hot water in a tea hot and then poured it out- thus making the tea pot warm and better to keep the tea I was pouring into it warmer longer.
Since there were loose leaves floating around in the glass pot, I put a strainer into the other tea pot, to catch the loose leaves.
I then pulled out the strainer and had a pot of tea that would stay warm for almost an hour. Bonus- there was no tea steeping in the 2nd pot. And the first pot was ready later to add more water and do a 2nd brewing.
Okay, trying this tea as I sit down to work today.
I took two sips and threw the rest of the cup and pot of tea away.
Sadly I don’t like it! 😒. It has a fishy taste to it. Wondering if that’s from a spoiled tangerine??? Very sad- I was super excited. Sorry to feature a tea that was bad 😳😳😳
I love the idea of this tea. I love the uniqueness of this tea. But, sadly and most importantly I do love the taste of this tea.
I have one more ball left. I do want to try it and see if I just got one bad tangerine. I always say, try the tea twice if you didn't like it the first time. Maybe the water temp was wrong, maybe the steep time was wrong. This time, maybe I got a bad tea ball.
ATTEMPT #2:
I tried it again, this time, I measured out one scoop and I did not include the tangerine. But, same results- salty fishy taste. BUMMER!
But, don't let this stop you from trying Adagio. I really do like their other teas. My favorite from them right now is Turmeric Bliss Iced Tea.
**UPDATE- Adagio has already refunded me the $8.00 for the tea. Also, they are paying the shipping for me to return the tea to them. They will take a look at the tea. They did say that their Tea Master said that the tea has somewhat of a "funky" taste depending on your palette. I thought maybe they should say that instead of saying it has a citrus notes.
Anyway, KUDOS to them for looking at the tea and refunding me!!!
For my lunch, I went to Journey In Time...because after almost 8 weeks of being closed stores are slowly re-opening around here. I love this antique shop and it is only 5-6 minutes from my house.
They have a sign up that it is up to you if you want to wear a mask or not. I love that! I don't want to start a discussion - so I will not tell you if I wore a mask or not. But, I will say I liked the option given to customers.
I like to look at their tea pots and tea cups. Not, that I need any, but it is fun to look. They have a nice selection through out the store.
I love this light!!! I wish I had a place to hang it. The base of each tier is metal serving tray. It was on for $75.00, but I left it there. Someone did a really nice job making it.
Most cups and saucers from $5-$10.
Okay, so I did pick up this one cup and saucer. I have seen it in there before and I just love it. Violets are one of my favorite flowers. So, for $5. I helped this small business.
Here is my new "shot" mug. Maybe for shots of Matcha or for young girl to use. It is so cute.
Below is the violet mug I already had.
#Kettleson
While I am working from home, feel free to stop and get a free cup of tea (of your choice) to go.
Hope you are finding joy and giving joy.
