Blooms

I've switched from coffee to tea, in an effort to cut down on caffeine and lead a generally healthier life. So it's been green tea each morning, so I get some caffeine and antioxidants and then an herbal tea in the evening.

Charlie, with the help of Kim in the lab, got me some blooming teas for Christmas. He wasn't aware that this gift would require another purchase...a clear pot to see the blooms. Jenny came through with helping him with that one.

This morning I got to have some green tea with jasmine...along with a bloom.

This is what I started with....


And then....

Tea!


Generally I have my tea out of an insulated mug, but I'm thinking I may have to invest in at least one beautiful cup and saucer (maybe from the thrift store? or maybe to match my china?) and make my tea drinking more of an event. That event just may keep me from partaking in the event of choking down endless slices of king cake!