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Dear lord, can you say “winter blues?” For some reason, I’ve felt really dumpy and discouraged over the past twenty four hours, and I don’t know why. I have to think at least part of it is the weather. I wouldn’t say it’s S.A.D. levels yet, but this has been happening more over the past few winters.

Let’s put on some comfort tea, shall we?

Ohhhhh this is good. I don’t remember quite as much smokiness last time! It’s such a dark, sweet smokiness… it makes me think of the very last red embers on a log, or smoked meat. Actually, it kinda reminds me of smoked ham. Huh.

I’m so happy I used the big mug for this. I’m going to keep sipping away while I do my homework. I’m sad I’m running low. Come onnnnn, commission check!

tea-sipper

Yeah, it’s been a rough winter! Today my comfort tea was Verdant’s Yu Lu Yan Cha… also smokier than I remember!

TeaKlutz

I’m glad I’m not the only one sludging through winter. Yu Lu Yan Cha is another good one!

Indigobloom

Hang in there, winter blahs are no fun at all! I get it too

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tea-sipper

Yeah, it’s been a rough winter! Today my comfort tea was Verdant’s Yu Lu Yan Cha… also smokier than I remember!

TeaKlutz

I’m glad I’m not the only one sludging through winter. Yu Lu Yan Cha is another good one!

Indigobloom

Hang in there, winter blahs are no fun at all! I get it too

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The name’s Holly. 27. Work for a small IT company. About to finish a Master’s degree this winter. ISFJ for what it’s worth. I play various instruments (mostly bass guitar right now), attempt to write songs that I’m too scared to play for anyone, and I’m currently taking voice lessons. I also enjoy starting various hobbies, wearing monochromes, writing, cooking, taking walks, and various and sundry other things…

I’ve been a tea drinker since spring of 2013. Tea is a source of happiness, positivity, curiosity, and relaxation (…and caffeine) for me.

I’ve been on and off this site over the years, and I even had a separate tea blog at one point. For now, I’m just working on getting back in the habit of enjoying tea regularly and to its fullest.

Love: Malty Chinese black teas, shu/ripe pu erhs, soft flowery teas (esp. jasmine teas)

Like: Japanese green teas, sheng/ripe pu erhs, white teas

Still trying to get into: Most oolongs, chai teas

Not crazy about: Roasty teas, fruity teas, rooibos, many (not all) herbal teas

Ratings:
90-100: YEAH!
80-89: Nice! This is good stuff.
70-79: Respectable tea.
60-69: Not bad.
50-59: Middling. Not really worth it.
25-49: Eeeeeugh. Not good.
0-24: Did you know you can use tea leaves as odor absorbent?

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Ohio

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