The Joy of Waiting: What Tea Teaches Us That Coffee Never Could
If you’re like most Americans, you think tea comes from the grocery store. A box. A shelf. A dusty aisle you walk past on the way to coffee. What you don’t see is that most of that tea has already lived an entire life before it ever gets to you. Tea is typically harvested only two to three times per year in what are called flushes. After harvest, it is processed, dried, sorted, packed, exported, imported, warehoused, distributed, and finally shelved. By the time you bring it
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What do Wine and Music have in Common?
What makes a good wine? Balance. Harmony. The fruit, the acidity, and the tannins working together—each present, none overpowering. You can sense when every element has a role, and no single voice is trying to dominate the room. The easiest way to understand this is to stop thinking about wine—and start thinking about music. Fruit is your lead vocal. It’s what you notice first, what draws you in. In young wines, it’s bright and fresh—berries, citrus, stone fruit. With time, t
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Mar 225 min read
Savoring the Sip: The Art of Undistracted Coffee Drinking, Me Time
Let’s talk about coffee. Not just any coffee, but that perfect, soul-soothing cup that warms your heart and wakes your senses. Imagine...
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Weekend Traveler's Guide: Maximizing Adventure in 48 Hours
Who says you need a week-long vacation to recharge? With a little creativity and planning, even a 48-hour weekend can become an...
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Sep 29, 20243 min read
The Art of Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Time and Attention In our hyper-connected world.
The constant buzz of notifications and the allure of endless scrolling can leave us feeling drained and disconnected from what truly...
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Sep 22, 20243 min read
Embracing the Zen of Dish Duty with Herbal Tea
Let’s face it, washing dishes is nobody’s idea of fun. But what if I told you, it could be transformed into a mini retreat right in your...
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Sep 15, 20242 min read
The importance of the Vessel
The way we eat can fuel our bodies and given the right circumstance our spirit. Getting to the level of fuel for spirit involves an...
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Jun 2, 20201 min read
The Best Macarons you will ever make!
I came across this youtube recipe made it and loved it! It is easy to watch and full of great tips! Perfect for any flavoring of your...
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May 19, 20201 min read
The day we remember
When its just an average afternoon wine, what do you remember? It's just ok not great not bad. Youre drinking it. It's 75 degrees you are...
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May 9, 20201 min read
Coffee and Thunder
As we slide away from Covid spring and into summer. Consider your afternoon coffee. A pause in the thunder storm that busy spring days...
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May 5, 20201 min read
