TEA CONUNDRUM

It's Saturday.  This morning has been slightly overcast & the squirrels are chasing each other up and down the trees outside my open windows. Ahhhh, bliss.  It must be time for tea!

Yesterday I was at the .99¢ Only Store (a name that mocks me regularly since they have changed their prices) (& FYI, if you want to type the ¢ sign - hold down the Alt button while you type 155 😁).  I happened to spot two well-known name brand teas; Pukka and Tazo.  I thought the Apricot Vanilla Creme white tea by Tazo looked interesting, so that's what I brewed this morning.  I will preface this by saying I am HYPER-sensitive to smells and tastes.  I brewed the tea as directed (about 3 minutes) and added honey.  As I brought it up to sip, I noticed an odd dirty smell.  I sipped anyhow and the taste was gentle and sweet, really quite pleasant. But, every time I lifted the cup the smell assaulted my nostrils.  I tried to puzzle this out.  Could it be my cup for some reason?  I tried another and even a new tea bag, but the problem remained.  I checked the expiration date = Nov. 2021.  Well, this is quite the conundrum and perhaps someone out there has had a similar experience or thoughts.  Anyhow, I brewed something else and will share this tea with my daycare Littles and other tea lovers and see what they think.

I took several pictures which you may click to enlarge if you like:

I do like how the bag gives precise
instructions on the back, as well as being 
individually wrapped both for travel or
gifting.

Box side

Box side

Exp Date

Onata China Made in Occupied Japan
"Occupied Japan" (OJ) is a term used
for the time period from 1945
(after World War II) through April 25, 1952;
it was during this time that the
Allies "occupied" Japan.

This cup has so many lovely things going on!
I just love all the details. And the colors are
perfect for Autumn.

It was a birthday gift from my sister a 
few years ago.

Sweet little bowl is Pioneer Woman 
found at WalMart

I love this beautiful display featuring
Autumn Apples. Today is National
Johnny Appleseed Day, so a wee nod
to him. IG photo credit shown at top.

Here is a sweet sketch by an 
artist I follow. Again, click photos
to enlarge. You can check out
her art on her IG page & she 
also has an etsy shop. 
IG photo credit shown at top. 

Today, thousands of people are marching,
united in prayer with Franklin Graham, 
praying for our nation.  If you have a mind
 too, please add your prayers to theirs (and mine 😊).

Thought that this was a good word.
God bless you all.

SACRED HONOR - BOOK 3 - SABERTON LEGACY COMING 9-29

 

Just a quick howdie-doo to let you know book 3 is coming out next week from the sweet and talented Lori Bates Wright.

AUTHOR'S SYNOPSIS: Her heart is shattered. Her home is left in shambles. And she is forced to give up the only man capable of putting the pieces back together. Aurora Haverwood has loved Zachery Saberton for as long as she can remember. Her dreams of being his wife are cruelly dashed when the American Civil War draws to a close with news that Zach is missing and presumed dead. Refusing to believe he will never return to her, she sets out to find the truth.

Captain Zach Saberton, notorious blockade runner for the Confederate Navy, has outfoxed the Yankee War Department once too often. In order to save his neck, Zach agrees to go undercover in London to help the Union recover a million dollars’ worth of gold bullion missing from the failed Confederate Treasury.
When Aurora discovers Zach Saberton is alive and well in England, attending one social affair after another, she decides to pay a visit to her uncle, the Earl of Kendal, in hopes of finding some answers. The journey from her devastated homeland to elegant London society plunges her into a web of danger. Zach, desperately trying to avoid another civil rebellion, soon comes to realize that it’s Aurora who holds the key to their survival. But in accepting her help, he risks losing her forever.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM AUTHOR

 Pre-Order from Lori's website: included in this Limited Time Promotion:
* signed copy of SACRED HONOR
*book-themed bookmark,
*magnet,
*recipe card from the story
*stylus pen.

PLEASE INCLUDE NAME YOU WOULD LIKE BOOK SIGNED TO
OR "NO NAME" IF NONE IS NEEDED
$12.99
Plus Free Shipping! (will ship the day of the release)

Lori Bates Wright

LINK TO MY REVIEW FOR BOOK 1 

LINK TO MY REVIEW FOR
BOOK 2

I have been extremely busy homeschooling Littles in my daycare during these crazy times so I have not posted a whole lot, but I did want to jump on and promote this kind author.  I pray you are all doing well, finding time to read and looking forward to Autumn tea weather as much as I am!