Adventures of a Tea Novice

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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April 2026

When Is Too Much… Too Much?

When curiosity starts to feel like clutter.

Apr 24 • Joan

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Leaving the Brick Walls Behind

The Queen's Library

Apr 10 • Joan

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March 2026

No Two Teas Are Alike

Two Tea Experiences, Two Very Different Lessons

Mar 27 • Joan

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Tasting Without Words

Letting go of expertise and simply enjoying the cup

Mar 13 • Joan

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February 2026

Finding My Place at the Tea Table

Learning to slow down at the table

Feb 25 • Joan

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A Sticker, a Label, and a Moment of Pause

The quiet joy of not being an expert

Feb 13 • Joan

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January 2026

Organizing My Tea Mess (Before It Organizes Me)

Now that I am well and truly a tea fan, I’ve started doing what most new tea lovers do — buying tea.

Jan 30 • Joan

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The Quiet Way Friends Show Up

When I first started thinking about the idea of writing a blog about tea, I was terrified.

Jan 16 • Joan

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