Eyecandy & Tea Talk
Saturday May 31, 2008
Went out Friday to help cheer me up. Went to the magazine store and picked up…
I was hoping they’d have July’s SCawaii b/c this month’s looked super summer cute, but nope. I passed on CanCam & Ray. I’m only reporting this b/c the inner turmoil it causes me while at the shop is pretty sad (in a hilarious way.) Mike helped me choose though! :doubleheartglitter: Ray had a Chanel handkerchief, while MORE had a mini-tote from Jill Stuart. Obviously the tote is superior (he said!) So problem solved.
Speaking of summer clothes :driftingoff:
SOOO happy it’s finally warming up & I can wear some summer clothes! Tube top & short sleeved zip-up hoodie :ohyeslovely:. I don’t normally wear things like tube tops, but this season I…
1: Want to wear things a bit more youthful (I won’t be in my 20’s forever!)
2: Have actually found tube tops that fit this year (I have a small frame but a over sized chest :rubeyes: )
I think I got this one on sale, Memorial Day at Old Navy :doubledquestion:
TEA TALK!
I’m not sure how many avid tea drinkers read my blog, but I tea is a big part of my “happy things” so I wanted to share some thoughts on Rose teas I’ve tried lately.
Firstly, I only drink loose leaf tea. It has a more pure flavor than the processed pre-bagged teas. Secondly, I had my first sip of a rose-based tea when in college. Made by The Republic of Tea
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A black tea, the rose flavor is very potent. That said, I enjoyed it. It was something different :cfaha2:
On the left is Rose Marzipan Delight from Teavana. I’m a little weary of buying from them. I prefer to order my flavored black teas from Adagio. [but Teavana I can visit IN STORE so its easier.] I say I’m weary because many of Teavana teas taste too manufactured to me. I tend to like simple, not too flavored to death teas. I really disliked their flavored green teas and a few others. But I will say their blooming teas were delightful in flavor. That said, the Rose Marzipan was nice. :good: I would buy it again. It was a good black tea base with a nice flavor of rose. The marzipan is more in the aroma than the actual flavor which was a bit disappointing.
The tea on the right I got in a random Asian Tea store in Florida (so if you live near Sarasota just ask me!) It’s actually an Oolong tea! Rose Petal Orange Spice. Has a much stronger taste of rose than the Teavana tea, and the spice is mild and enjoyable. I really, really liked this tea. Too bad it’s around 900 miles from where I live! :kanjicry: Hahahah
Rose teas are really beautiful. I’d recommend using them in glass teapots such as Numi’s Glass pots. Many of the pots come with a glass tea strainer (not pictured) that is perfect for watching your tea leaves steep.
21 Responses to “Eyecandy & Tea Talk”
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I AM GOING TO BE OVER YOUR HOUSE TOMMOROWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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You got ViVI & MORE~~~~ both as Jinjin ;____; *envious*
I haven’t bought PINKY for so long…is the content good these days? XD;
Whoa it’s only just getting warm where you are? It’s BOILING here TTATT;
THe tea looks pretttyy~~~~
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i dropped by a store the other day and saw the new nonno (i think it was the latest version), well it came with a free bag too! must be bag giveaway season :p
it’s winter here! i miss tees and shorts ;_;
hope you’re feeling better jen~ :)
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Mmmm, I’ll have to try rose tea. Ooo! I saw those mags at Uwajiamay’s but I went w/something different than usual. But I plan on getting them next time.
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Cute outfit! Tube top with a short hoodie is adorable^^ Haha, yep, have fun while you are young!
I really like to drink loose leaf tea as well. I usually drink chrysanthemum or green tea. I’m not a tea expert but I’ve tasted many different kinds of tea. Loose leaf tea just taste more “real” and “authentic” :) The rose petal tea sounds great! Maybe I should give it a try sometimes :D
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wow so many magazines!!
I have never owned tube tops…and I have wanted to get some too…i dunno…im just too self conscious i think!
Flavored teas always smell sooooo good…but when I drink them…the yummy taste that I expect isn’t there! -
you got a free necklace along with ViVi rite? i’m gonna get mine too the ViVi july!!! heeehee
i also gonna get Scawaii.. no cute eh? but since i’m a fan of that mag i’ll just get it anyway :/
hm..still i wanna thank you for ViVi june’s scans! i got the taiwan version of vivi june, still haven’t read it, its at home (indo) while i’m still here
stuck in sydney ahaahah
i just finished all my final exams jenn!!!!!!!!
i am so relievedddddddddd
i am also envious with all those pretty and smelling-good tea.. i got them all back at home :(
i hate it here hahah i am stranded all my precious belongings are at home
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i’ve never tried rose tea before. i love my tea but only ever drink the traditional stuff – i should probably branch out a bit :D
yay for mike helping you pick your magazines! a man’s opinion is always helpful cos they always pick insane reasons don’t they? hehe.
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all your magazines make me go *o*
really curious what the mini-tote looks like xDi don’t drink tea, but what you have looks so pretty /(>_
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the outfit is supperr cutteee!!! :biglove:
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ooh yes! The weather has been so NICE lately! Warm and breezy, always the best ^^
I love your outfit :) It’s summery :)
AND your layout too ^^ -
wow that’s a LOT LOL
but yeah nice new layout
i saw the jupiter collection that rinka advertises for
its quite $$ T___T lol -
oooo.. new layout~
very summery indeedy -
hii i love how you get so many magazines! ive only recently began to collect fashion ones, i usually get idols magazines [wink up, potato, duet...] whatever has hey!say! kattun or news on the cover xD
but i wanted to say i feel your pain! i too have a tiny frame but a large BRUTE for a chest. so wearing cute things can become awkward.
i like your layout as well =] -
OHH I want magazines!!
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ahh new rayout~ i rike :Db ♥
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i want a glass pot!! been looking for it forever!! hehe
and your indecisiveness over magazines sounds a bit like me XD there’s so many to choose from and so little time~~~~~~~~~~~~ -
Rose tea!? That sounds interesting! I’ve never tried it, I’m more of a coffee person rather than a tea one I think.
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I like the new layout! So cute and summery :D GAAAAA. I envy you…and your jmags ;A; Ooh! What a cute ensemble! I think I might go back to punkier styles for the summer along with the cutesy ish I wear nowadays :D
Ooh rose tea…I might look into it. I like this Chinese Jasmine Tea…pretty basic but I’ve been drinking it since…well since I was born practically. Good mild stuff with a lovely fragrance. THOUGH, I do like the scent of roses on occasion.
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i want to start drinking loose- leaf teas. right now i drink my tea from … oh man i can’t remember the name and i don’t feel like getting up x_x LOL but, it’s really good!
they just opened a wegmans near here so i’m going to go pick up a glass teapot and some loose- leaf teas :Duhmmm send me an email and remind me of where that japanese store is! now that i have a good job and make good $$$ i need to go back there and stock up on some things ;)
looove your style! you’re too cute XD
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wai :0 you could buy the soup emma has already :0 so update!
and i’ve been searching forever and forever for PEACH tea here. there’s none… ; ^ ; maybe i should try ordering off the internet too?