in flight

I've missed you. Yes, this separation anxiety from sharing my steeped escapades has made my heart ache, but I promise you that I've been gathering memories, recipes and tips to share from several tea inspired journeys. Consider this my formal announcement for an influx of teaspoons & petals posts. I'm practically bursting with stories and photos. 

From celebrating spring's recent arrival to teaspoons and petals' 4th anniversary (March 23rd officially), I couldn't think of a more perfect time to jump right back into the swing and spring of things. I feel as if I have been flying about and I'm finally landing with a suitcase of souvenirs and a full camera.

Speaking of flying, I had had the pleasure of experiencing my first steep on an airplane. When traveling, I often tuck pouches of tea sachets into my purse (doesn't everyone?). Although I never had considered unlocking the joy of the mid-air steep. Miles from the ground, I asked the flight attendant for a cup of hot water. As I waited for it to cool, I gently opened the pouch of Hojicha. I could feel the curious gazes of those around me as I steeped the Japanese green tea, the roasted aroma adding a warming scent to the cabin. I closed my eyes and blissfully captured the memory of my steeped sensory adventure in the sky. What new tea memories have you added to your steeped story lately?

Comments

[Blooming Teas]

Amazing how simple it can be to communicate with people and have them understand a certain topic, you made my day.

[Susan]

Welcome back, and what a fabulous idea to steep tea on a plane! I wish I had thought of that ;)

[Herbal Tisane]

While I haven't been drinking tea on planes lately, I have found an absolutely delicious herbal tisane loaded with cinnamon chunks, hibiscus, licorice, currants and plum. It smells scrumptious even just with the bag open, even before I brew it. brewed a whole pitcher and drank it cold, although it was hard to wait for it to chill in the refrigerator.

It is called Cinnamon Plum Herbal Tea. It is soooo worth a try.

[Jonathan]

Is this just Photoshop or what are you using to create such a nice photo montage? I love it.

Jonathan
http://www.englishtealeaves.com

[alexis]

Thanks Susan!

[alexis]

Thanks Jonathan. I actually used two apps on my phone: Instagram to take the photos and add filters, and Frametastic to create the grouping. Hope you enjoy them!