Martin sent me a whole bag of whole linden from his town in the Czech Republic! I love that it’s in a fold-over style paper bag. Minimal waste! There’s a thoughtful touch to the bag, too. Attached is a small square of clear plastic with a sample of what’s inside!
I’ve been sipping this while dogsitting, needing something soothing for the evenings. At my house, the TV is on from dinner time to bedtime. I don’t watch TV myself, unless with Kiki (Tournament of Champions, Clarice and Big Sky have been the few shows that I participate in watching). It’s strange being in a silent house, even if I am familiar with my work father’s home. The dog makes dog noises and sometimes I play music on my laptop, but other than that it’s mostly silence. I hear everything in the evenings. Every tick-tock of the clocks, every cycling of the hot tub outside, every time the shower head in my bathroom mysteriously drains even though I took a shower in the morning. I’m spooking myself out. That’s where this tea comes in to play. As soon as I get the heebie-jeebies, I brew a cup of this.
The leaves are so delicate and the flowers small. They’re an entangled mess in the bag so bits often end up all over the counter trying to get some out. It might annoy somebody else, but I find it stupidly amusing and enjoy the puzzle. Since there’s like 3 or so leaves to each stem, I have to crumple them and break the wiry stems to get them to fit into my steeper basket.
I have given an awful lot of preamble for the following:
This is the one of the best linden teas I’ve had. It isn’t as syrupy as my other favorite from Dammann Frères, nor is it as intense. But not everything beautiful has to be flashy and French. Pure, sweet and simple.
Thank you so much Martin. This is the most intimate and thoughtful tea I have ever received <3
Flavors: Floral, Flowers, Herbs, Nectar, Smooth, Sweet, Thick
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I have one episode left of Big Sky to watch I believe. How do you like it?
I like it but am having trouble following along with the new season. I don’t think the writing is as tight as the first and it’s a little more out there or something. What do you think?
I agree, I think some of the actors do a really good job and the twists ae nice as well.
I am so glad you love it so much! I guess the less intensity is caused by whole leaves and blossoms. Same as tea. And well, I love sending thoughtful gifts. I knew you love linden and when I just saw it, I just thought of you! I love that small plastic with sample as well. It’s nice small touch. They offer lots of other herbals and some “actual” teas, but no idea how they are like. If there would be demand, I can place an order :)
Just for others: it isn’t actually linden from my town, but found in my town shop. I want to visit that village one day though, it’s called Svojetice (Google Maps have streetview). It’s near to Prague, but far from all the smog there.
Beautiful!
I have one episode left of Big Sky to watch I believe. How do you like it?
I like it but am having trouble following along with the new season. I don’t think the writing is as tight as the first and it’s a little more out there or something. What do you think?
I agree, I think some of the actors do a really good job and the twists ae nice as well.
I am so glad you love it so much! I guess the less intensity is caused by whole leaves and blossoms. Same as tea. And well, I love sending thoughtful gifts. I knew you love linden and when I just saw it, I just thought of you! I love that small plastic with sample as well. It’s nice small touch. They offer lots of other herbals and some “actual” teas, but no idea how they are like. If there would be demand, I can place an order :)
Just for others: it isn’t actually linden from my town, but found in my town shop. I want to visit that village one day though, it’s called Svojetice (Google Maps have streetview). It’s near to Prague, but far from all the smog there.
Beautiful!