Lapsang is a fantastic cooking ingredient. We use it in chili regularly and it's nice on popcorn (if you're into zhuzhed up popcorn, that is) - really, any dish that requires a smoky note.
Awww, thanks Kevin! It was the Hubby (Chuck's) idea to send you tea. We are both big fans of your books. Your work was the entire reason we started reading the fantasy genre. Hounded opened us up to a whole new world of stories and genre of authors. Thank you for many years of reading enjoyment!
#GreenTea
#TeaBlending
#LooseLeafTea
#TeaLovers
#ArtOfTea
#teadrinkers
#teasky
Two metal scoops filled with different types of green tea leaves rest on a stainless steel surface. The tea on the left is darker in color and more loosely rolled, while the tea on the right is lighter in color and more tightly rolled. A gloved hand is partially visible holding the left scoop.
More teamaker observations: on the left is last year's organic gunpowder green tea. On the right is the new batch. See how more tightly rolled the new batch looks? That's a good sign, it means more care was taken this year in rolling the leaves. Flavors are crisp and "green" with a hint of smoke.
#ShengPuerh
#PuerhTea
#TeaCulture
#ChineseTea
#AgedTea
#teasky
#teadrinkers
Breaking the new sheng puerh tea cakes so we can have a taste. We first tried this tea last spring in loose leaf form and we arranged to have it pressed into cakes - with hopes that it wouldn't alter the flavor. Good news is that it didn't! But it's puerh, so the flavor will change as it ages. ☕🫖⏳
#ShengPuerh
#PuerhTea
#TeaCulture
#ChineseTea
#AgedTea
#teadrinkers
#teasky
A compressed cake of green tea leaves resting on a paper wrapper.
As a special treat for our anniversary this year! We (The Jasmine Pearl Tea Co.) did a special pressing of a Sheng (Raw) puerh cake. At this stage the tea has that sharp character of a raw tea cake, but with notes that can only be described as "fruit roll-ups". More info to come...
#DevilsClub
#OregonNature
#ForestCanopy
#PacificNorthwestPlants
#WildMedicinals
A view looking up at large, green, spiked leaves of devil's club, framed against a clear blue sky and surrounded by tall evergreen trees in a forest in Oregon. The sunlight highlights the intricate texture of the leaves, creating a striking contrast with the shadows of the forest.
Have you ever tried sitting down in the middle of a patch of Devil's Club (oplopanax horridus)? It's a dumb idea. But, if you are brave enough to try, their giant, prehistoric-looking leaves provide the most beautiful shade. Under their care, secrets are revealed.
#OregonWildlife
#ElkHerd
#NatureLovers
#PacificNorthwest
#WildlifePhotography
A group of elk standing together in a grassy clearing surrounded by dense evergreen trees. The setting sun casts a warm glow through the trees in the background, creating a peaceful and natural atmosphere.
A heard of elk just roams our county all year, from monching in the yards of neighbors to chilling on fields next to the highway. The whole heard is 50-60 this year and we always are so happy to see them when they grace our neighborhood.
#NaturePhotography #ForestPaths #nature #pnwlife
A misty forest scene with sunlight filtering through tall evergreen trees. The light creates rays that cut through the haze, illuminating the forest floor. Two gravel paths diverge in the foreground, curving in different directions amidst the dense foliage. Bare branches with a few remaining leaves are visible in the foreground, adding depth to the serene and mystical atmosphere.
I realized that I have thousands of nature photos from my hikes around my home. Why not share them with my bluesky friends?
This is a trail walk on a foggy day in December 2024.
T&K could do all of their pods animated and I would still watch.
"Just because you feel like trash doesn't mean you are trash."
(From the Thera-Pets card deck by Kate Allen)
I think the world is ready for Trixie's new music. 🙋♀️ Also... #trixiemusic wish list: a cover of David Guetta's "Lovers on the Sun". I think she'd absolutely kill it.
She's come to life!
I dreamt I was watching a heist movie (a la Oceans Eleven) that took place in New Orleans but the characters were all drag queens. The lead Queen in the pack was named Lady Hackbeth. I didn't know why my brain thought of that as a drag name. #dragqueens #draghumor
It's here when you're ready. 🌲✨
It only takes about 10 minutes here for me to recalibrate my nervous system. ✨🌲
Teefs.
I can't believe how invested I got in this match. Truly epic.
Howdy! Your Holy Posole recipe has been in regular rotation in our house for many years.🙏✨ Thank you for your culinary contribution.
Yerp. Loud and clear.
I spy some Amanita Muscaria randomly growing in a parking strip at the grocery store...
#mushrooms #herbalism
