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drank Special: Dried Sakura Leaf by Teaism
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My sense of smell and taste is coming back! I must have sniffed half our spice cabinet to confirm it! I’m probably at about 80% of where I was before, but that’s a vast, vast improvement over the 20% I was at when symptoms were at their worst. So this is a joyous day indeed!

I’m celebrating with this sakura leaf that Nazanin at Tea Thoughts included in an order a while ago (she is truly excellent at the art of the bonus item). It tastes just like sakura mochi, minus the sweetness. The flavor is clean and light without being weak or faint. It’s got a slightly savory quality that I rather enjoy, which is stronger on the second steep. The sakura flavor lingers for a while after the sip, too. Just a really enjoyable herbal.

gmathis

Glad you’ve improved! (I’m feeling sneezy just thinking about the spice cabinet thing ;)

Kelmishka

Whew, glad your senses are returning!

Kaylee

Thanks! I have to admit I was a bit worried for a while there – it’s such a vital part of tea enjoyment that I would have had to find another hobby (which, if nothing else, would be a waste of a glorious tea and teaware collection!).

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gmathis

Glad you’ve improved! (I’m feeling sneezy just thinking about the spice cabinet thing ;)

Kelmishka

Whew, glad your senses are returning!

Kaylee

Thanks! I have to admit I was a bit worried for a while there – it’s such a vital part of tea enjoyment that I would have had to find another hobby (which, if nothing else, would be a waste of a glorious tea and teaware collection!).

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Geek and nerd (shoutout to GeekSteep). Still trying to get a handle on this whole work/life balance while ALSO succeeding at work thing. I have some chronic illnesses that make that harder. Tea is my respite.

Favorite tea types, in order:
oolongs
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white
yellow

Don’t drink:
black
pu’erh

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Te Company
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Volition
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Harney & Sons
Yunomi
Teavivre

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