drank Lavender Earl Grey by Cuppa Geek
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Advent Day 21, From the Depths of the Grab Bag. We’re a little behind, plus there’s more than 24 teas in the bag.

sniffs the packet "Oh. Oh boy. "

Would you like something else tonight?

“No, let’s do it.”

I brew it up.

“At least this smells similar to the candle we’re burning. (I think it’s lavender-scented) Maybe a little ginger in there? Smells nice.”

What does it smell like?

“It smells a little floral. Smells floral and a little spicy. And there’s something, um, something like ginger in taste and maybe something like lavender or something. I like it. It’s not too bad. The black tea is not real tannic. I like it. I think it’s pretty good. It smells so nice, like a potpourri. It’s got a little bite. I think it’s not these… picks up the bag of Flamin’ Hot Keto cheetohs she was snacking on I’d say it’s an 8. I could drink it again. What is that stuff the Persian tea has in it? (referring to this: https://steepster.com/teas/alvins-of-san-francisco/36266-persian-choice-royal-earl-grey). I can never remember that name. short pause Bergamot!”

It’s a simple tea. You pretty much nailed it. It’s Lavender Earl Grey.

“Alright!! OK!! Haha-HAHA! I like it, I like it. It’s a solid 8 for sure. Did it have any ginger in there?”

Nope.

“It must’ve been the cheetohs, haha!” burrrrrp

Mastress Alita

I love me some LEG, but I would never think to pair it with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Martin Bednář

Another note that made me laugh :)

derk

She’s a strange bird. The flamin’ hot… I guess they’re flamin’ hot keetos? were gross. Dear Glorb.

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Mastress Alita

I love me some LEG, but I would never think to pair it with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Martin Bednář

Another note that made me laugh :)

derk

She’s a strange bird. The flamin’ hot… I guess they’re flamin’ hot keetos? were gross. Dear Glorb.

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