Adventures of a Tea Novice

In the Middle of Everything

I didn’t expect how sharp the contrast would feel

Oct 5 • Joan

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September 2026

A Paper Cup and a Pause

What a simple tea bag reminded me about ritual, presence, and what is enough.

Sep 13 • Joan

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August 2026

Maybe They've Always Been There

An ordinary summer evening reminded me that sometimes the things we're looking for never disappeared—we simply stopped noticing them.

Aug 27 • Joan

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Small Cups, Many Pours

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough…” -C.S. Lewis

Aug 15 • Joan

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The People Who Pour the Tea

Why hospitality became my favorite part of traveling for tea...

Aug 3 • Joan

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July 2026

A Quiet Birthday Tea

Honoring My Mother

Jul 16 • Joan

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Tea in Scotland: Learning to Sit Still

Sometimes the best part of a journey isn’t what we planned.

Jul 3 • Joan

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June 2026

What a Tea Trip Taught Me About Making Memories

I thought I was traveling for tea — but what stayed with me most were the memories made along the way.

Jun 25 • Joan

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Summer Time Teas

A quiet reflection on summer, iced tea, and unexpected discoveries along the tea journey

Jun 12 • Joan

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A Legacy I Didn’t Expect

A reflection on tea, memory, and the unexpected legacies we carry with us.

Jun 5 • Joan

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May 2026

Drawn In by the Details

On packaging, presentation, and learning what actually keeps me coming back

May 22 • Joan

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Organizing My Tea Mess, Part Two: The Saga Continues

Everything felt under control....until it didn't.

May 8 • Joan

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