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Snow and Tea

The Grounhog was Right

Haley, Kaya, Kirsten, Lanie, Melody, 2 or more

More Snow Today

Well, the groundhog was right.
More snowy weather.

It's really pretty.
Didn't Xyra just finish shoveling?
Yeah.
Doesn't look like it.

It's really coming down.

Listen to how quiet it is.

Okay, I'm ready to go back inside. Who's with me?

I am.

Time for Tea

Haley, Melody, both

Absinthe Aethers from Solstice Brews

Note

The name means air of absinthe or aroma of absinthe.
While the description page mentions the spirit from which the tea blend gets its name, there is no alcohol in this tea.
It is purely a green tea blend that has a hint of anise (black licorice) in the aroma and flavor.
In no way are we promoting the alcoholic libation.
We are reviewing a very tasty tea blend.

Let's try this one!
It's such a cute little tin.

Solstice Brews  Absinthe Aethers blend.
That's the other one Xyra got at the Steampunk Unlimited event, right?
Yep.

Looks interesting.
A green tea blend.

Definitely a green tea blend.

Love the dancing leaves.

Ready to pour?
Wait, let me add a tiny bit on honey to the cup.
You bet.

Now pour.

Smells wonderful. Like black licorice.
That's the anise and fennel.
Neat!
Yummy!

Xyra 

The Absinthe Aethers blend is wonderful hot! I was really looking forward to savoring the aroma and warm flavors and filled my travel cup, but I ended up having to shovel a path into the office. As a result, the tea was cold by the time I put it on my desk. However, this blend is great cold too! Still smooth, sweet, and tasty. The anise is just a hint; not overpowering at all, just perfect.

Thank you for stopping by today. Come back again tomorrow to see what Xyra saw outside her office. Really cool!

Hope you have a great day. Stay warm and safe.

Best wishes.


#snowday
#solsticebrewstea
#absintehaethersteablend
#strasburgsteampunkunlimited

Happy Groundhog Day!

Also Known as a Grundsow in Pennsylvania Dutch

Haley, Kaya, Kirsten, Lanie, Melody, Xyra, 2 or more

Happy Grundsow Day!

We went outside to see if we could find any groundhogs and happened upon a whole group.

I wonder if that is a Grundsow Lodge?
No, that is for people.
Oh.

There are a lot of them.
So cute.
Look at the hats some have.

Don't get too close.

I wonder what they think of this weather?

And what is to come?

Hope you have a great day!
No matter what the grundsow says...spring is on the way. :)
Stop by again soon!

Best wishes,






#groundhogday
#grundsow

Cloaked Lanie

My Turn

Xyra took me on an outing on one of the really cold days this week, so I grabbed the red cloak, a scarf and a pair of mittens. Even bundled up I was cold! So I warmed up in the sun.

Xyra made this scarf. It's really long and wide; when I wrap it a certain way most of my face can be protected.

Finally warm. I'm really glad Haley lent me her fuzzy boots.

Hope you enjoyed the photos. Do you prefer gloves or mittens to keep your hands warm?

Have a great day. Come back and visit us again soon.

Best wishes,

Lanie

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