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I’ve had this several times, but it’s not really inspired reviews. I thought it might be like my much loved Tower of London from H&S, but tis but a mere shadow.
Oh well. Worth trying, certainly!

Whoops, I’d forgotten that this tea is temperamental. That you really, really have to watch the steep time or it turns into an angry, bitter cup instead of something sweetly floral.
Whoopsie daisy. Well, maybe I’ve learned my lesson this time?

So I panic ordered a number of Lupicia teas, as the word on the street is that they will not be selling in the US any minute now. Welp. So I placed a huge order, for a bunch of stuff I’ve been meaning to try.
I picked this up because it sounded a bit like my beloved Harney & Sons Tower of London. Redfruit? Figs? Cool! Sounds worth a try to me!
I am a bit dispointed in this one. It’s fruit flavor is not very strong, more a sort of fruity suggestion rather than the rich, layered flavor I would really like.
That said, its not unpleasant, just not very exciting.
Well, I’ve got a bit of it, so I’ll toy around with the steep time. Sometimes that brings out flavors I hardly dreamed about.

Its going to be a long day. I feel it.
Ugh.
I’ve gotta keep the tea coming, then. And we’ll start the day with this, which is very rich and strong. I’m gonna need that today.

I bought this tea over the holidays to drink on my work desk.
I used to love this, but the feelings have faded. I now think it’s fine, but not spectacular, and it did a good job as a work tea.
But now, sipdown!

Om. Nom.
I was so happy to grab some of this from Whispering Pines. It is every bit as lovely as I remember, subtle and flavorful and just so, so lovely.
Nom!

Well, time to crack open a new tea! And whoo boy, is it a strong one.
Thats not a criticism, exactly. Sometimes a very strong tea is exactly what I need. But this morning I’m finding it maybe a little too malty…
Breakfast blends and I are not always the very best of friends, but I am getting to know them better, which is very good!

And sipdown!
I always enjoy this earthy, figgy blend. It has proven a valuable member of the winter cupboard!

Its raining, and it’s Sunday, and I get to sit and sip and be content and snug indoors.
Ahhh. Thats the life.

I’ve been pondering my 2019 tea goals. There are a few things I’ve been wanting to do, so here are my tea-year resolutions.
1. Keep the cupboard manageable. I am trying, in all aspects of my life, to not let my possesions overwhelm me, and that certainly goes for tea. Last year I worked my way through tons and tons of blends, and now feel much less overwhelmed when I need to pick a tea for breakfast.
2. Budget of $500- this is optimistic. I had the same budget last year and overshot it by $100, but hey. It will at least keep me mindful of the money I am spending on tea.
3. New teas. I feel that I’ve been in a little bit of a tea rut over the last couple of years. I found teas I like and largely stuck to them, but I think shaking it up and trying new brands and new things will be really good. Part of this is necessity, too, as I hear that Lupicia, a beloved cupboard staple, is closing, so I won’t have that to fall back on. (sobbing).
I’m sure these ideas will be refined as I go, but thats the bones of it.