Adventures of a Tea Novice

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A Quiet Birthday Tea
Honoring My Mother
Jul 16 • Joan
Tea in Scotland: Learning to Sit Still
Sometimes the best part of a journey isn’t what we planned.
Jul 3 • Joan

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
Summer Time Teas
A quiet reflection on summer, iced tea, and unexpected discoveries along the tea journey
Jun 12 • Joan
A Legacy I Didn’t Expect
A reflection on tea, memory, and the unexpected legacies we carry with us.
Jun 5 • Joan

May 2026

Drawn In by the Details
On packaging, presentation, and learning what actually keeps me coming back
May 22 • Joan
Organizing My Tea Mess, Part Two: The Saga Continues
Everything felt under control....until it didn't.
May 8 • Joan

April 2026

When Is Too Much… Too Much?
When curiosity starts to feel like clutter.
Apr 24 • Joan
Leaving the Brick Walls Behind
The Queen's Library
Apr 10 • Joan

March 2026

No Two Teas Are Alike
Two Tea Experiences, Two Very Different Lessons
Mar 27 • Joan
Tasting Without Words
Letting go of expertise and simply enjoying the cup
Mar 13 • Joan

February 2026

Finding My Place at the Tea Table
Learning to slow down at the table
Feb 25 • Joan
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