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forest green or ocean blue? chilly sunrises or warm sunsets? empty country roads or small town main streets? wheat fields or groves of apple trees? lemonade or iced tea? late night stargazing or early morning walks? camping with friends or staying in alone? sunny days or rainy afternoons?

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Steeping globe amaranth oolong iced tea in the wok

This is about three-quarters the amount I made last time, so I was able to steep it in the wok with a lid. It’s easier to do a neat pour from the wok to the red pot, so later (when filtering out the leaves) this will probably turn out to have been a good idea. The only flaw here is that I don’t think the wok retains heat as well as the pot, even with the lid.

I’m going with:

1. Boiled in the pot
2. Steeped in the wok
3. Sieved back into the pot
4. Cooled in the snow outside
5. Served or refrigerated in the beverage dispenser

HHHAHAHAHAHAHHahahahahah

Now I can make an Oolong Highball! I’m using my favorite shochu, Towari, which is made with buckwheat. Kampai!

Steeping globe amaranth oolong iced tea in the wok

This is about three-quarters the amount I made last time, so I was able to steep it in the wok with a lid. It’s easier to do a neat pour from the wok to the red pot, so later (when filtering out the leaves) this will probably turn out to have been a good idea. The only flaw here is that I don’t think the wok retains heat as well as the pot, even with the lid.

I’m going with:

1. Boiled in the pot
2. Steeped in the wok
3. Sieved back into the pot
4. Cooled in the snow outside
5. Served or refrigerated in the beverage dispenser

Globe Amaranth Oolong Iced Tea. I made a gallon today.

Making this was kind of an… adventure. Sometimes, flying by the seat of your pants actually works out! I could have done without the impromptu game of curling, though.

Once I’d steeped my tea in my biggest pot, I had to strain it into a secondary vessel. The only one big enough that could handle the heat was a wok. But it fit! Once it was strained I put it back in the pot, which I then put outside in the snow to cool down. The snow underneath melted unevenly, and it almost slid right off my back steps, but I managed to retrieve it before it could go over the edge. I poured it all into my brand new gallon beverage dispenser and it all fit very nicely… which was slightly surprising, since I didn’t measure a single thing in this whole process using more than my eye.

Making a gallon pitcher of iced decaf green tea with orange peel

<sb> HAKK HAKK DRAKKHEN

 * sb casts Bone Despair of Howling Misery

 * sb casts Brew Luzianne Iced Tea

<sb> */***** spell makes you go to the kitchen and make tea. you could just decide to make tea and skip the spell. total waste of mana.

 * sb summons a Greater Cryptwraith of Desolate Mourning

<sb> do my dark bidding

<sb> ohhh shit dude

<sb> i meant to summon a Gloom Orphan of the Blackmoon Desolation

<b> there goes the mood

<sb> weaving some mournecloth under the weeping skies of the Grimbog

-!- sb changed the topic of #warezsex to: HAKK HAKK DOKKEN

“But that’s none of my business"➡️"Make it your business!”

I decided to do a “Five Fav Fridays” series, just listing a few great things about my life, things I’ve enjoyed, or whatever else I’d like, on Fridays.

1. Pure Leaf Iced Sweet Tea

Pure Leaf Iced Sweet Tea is my favorite brand of iced sweet tea. I’m a sucker for sweet tea, given my insane sweet tooth and love for tea, but Pure Leaf has managed to create a tea that isn’t too sweet, but not too bitter either. Plus, it’s only a few bucks at the grocery store! Perfect.

2. Spoken Word Poetry

Spoken Word Poetry has a very special place in my heart. I’ve spent numerous hours on YouTube, Vimeo, and Ted Talks, watching in amazement how these strangers can pull so many emotions out of me with their own. Spoken word is amazing, and if you haven’t checked any of it out, I’ll post some of my favorites below.

Sarah Kay: If I Should Have A Daughter

Anis Mojgani: Shake the Dust

3. Homecoming Football Game

My home town is known for having an intense virus of school spirit. Homecoming is nothing short of crazy, intense, and wild, all in good fun. Tonight is the homecoming football game, and, being a recent graduate, I’m really excited to watch the game and see the Homecoming Court be presented during half time. My little brother is a running back for the team and I’m really looking forward to watching him play and run the ball! Friday nights were meant for football.

4. Cute School Supplies

Cute school supplies are a must! Especially now that I’m in college, I want to be excited to do my school work and be successful. Cute pens and organization helps! (Though my desk drawer isn’t that cute).

I bought this chevron binder for .49 cents and already had this coral monogram sticker, so I combined the two and woolah! I have a cute binder to put my text book! Annoyingly, two of my text books came as a stack of loose papers, so this was a trendy solution.

Cute pens and personalized stationary is also essential. I bought these pens at Target in the $1 section! They come in a pack of two and are super cute, but don’t last very long. But, they’re trendy and only .50 cents! My monogrammed paper I made, easily by printing it out from Microsoft Word onto blank white paper! So easy and cute!

5. New Riding Boots

Unfortunately, my Steve Madden boots I bought last January have come to an end. It’s been a great 9 months, but they’re just too worn to wear now. Luckily for me, that meant it was time to buy new boots! I saw these in Target (online here) and thought, “I have to buy these.” I’m so glad I did! They were only $39.99 (a steal) and are so comfy and cute! My Target was running out of them, so I would recommend getting them soon or ordering them online if you’re looking for a reasonably priced riding boot!

Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a great Friday!

Fin.

blueberry thyme summer tea

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this tea can be served hot or cold which normally i find to be false advertising and a sham, but it rly works with this tea! it’s great for just a quick pick me up drink and it gives a nice sense of security, like somehow everything’s just gonna be ok, ya know? also i highly recommend enjoying a cup of this outside in the sun if you can

[what you’ll need; ]

•blueberries (wow)

happiness, compassion, expels insecurities/inhibitions, wish granting

• black tea

energy, strength, mental clarity, stability, grounding

• thyme

kindness, healing, prosperity, fae, love, patience, gentleness, self love

• lemon peel/zest

love, happiness, healing, energy, fae

• honey! (optional)

healing, fae, happiness, abundance, self love, prosperity

litha iced chamomile

simple iced chamomile tea for litha and ofc great for summertime overall; this stuff tastes amazing & it’s super refreshing~

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to make a pitcher;

• 2 qts water
• ½ cup sugaror¼ cup honey
• 1/8 cup chamomile
• 1/8 cup lavender

to make a serving;

• water (changes based on how big or sm your mug is ofc but ratios will all generally be the same here)
• 1 tsp sugar or 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp chamomile
• 1 tsp lavender

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to actually make the tea you can either brew over a gentle simmer on the stovetop (boiling is just gonna burn/overbrew both the lavender & chamomile and it gets to be bitter) or do a cold 24-36 hr brew in the fridge then strain, ice, & enjoy!

sugar ✨

kindness, joy, wishes

no real health benefits here, it’s just sugar

always be careful with sugar intake, ofc even more so if you have any issues with insulin etc

honey

healing, prosperity, happiness, luck, energy

anti inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, heart/digestive health

honey is sugar and too much sugar won’t ever really be a good thing; be sure you’re getting your honey from a good source, save the bees, and don’t give honey to babies under the age of 2

chamomile

healing, growth, happiness, prosperity, cleansing, calming

cramps, sleep aid, anti inflammatory, soothes stomach

can lower blood sugar and interact with blood thinners or causeconstipation

lavender☁️

grounding, cleansing, healing, calming

can reduce blood pressure, helps headaches/nausea, antiseptic, anti inflammatory, pain relief

uncommonly associated with constipation or headache

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[disclaimers]

- im not a doctor or anything of the sort; ask your real life professional doctor before using/ingesting anything you’re unfamiliar with and always keep medication interactions, allergies, and preexisting conditions in mind before partaking in things you’re unfamiliar with.