Of smells and smiles
Session on May 16, 2026 with Amanda, Elli, Lauren & Chris
Hey fam!
It was a pleasure seeing y'all again! Thanks for bringing new friends to the space!
Here's how one would say our names in Japanese
Amanda アマンダ
Elli – (Eri) エリ
Lauren – Rõren ローレン
Chris – Kurisu クリス
Rohit – Rohito ロヒト
Maybe one day, I will write these names with my calligraphy brushes!
I hope to see you again for tea, maybe in another season. Please share pictures of your adventures, wherever life takes you!
Teas we had (茶)
Here are the wonderful teas we had during our time together. These are links to pages where you can learn more about these teas, and order them from the sources I get them:
Da Yu Ling
Category: oolong
| Year: 2024
| Temp: 183
| multiple steeps
Notes:
sweet,
corn,
Imperial Mojiang Golden Bud
Category: black
| Year: 2024
| Temp: 193
| multiple steeps
Notes:
chocolate,
sweet potato,
molasses,
Imperial Grade Jasmine Pearls
Category: green
| Year: 2024
| Temp: 183
| multiple steeps
Notes:
floral,
creamy,
minty,
Haiwan Mini Brick Ripe
Category: shu puerh
| Year: 2012
| Temp: 183
| multiple steeps
Notes:
fishy,
funky,
earthy,
Yunnan Wild Grown Jiaogulan
Category: herbal
| Year: 2024
| Temp: 183
| multiple steeps
Notes:
sweet,
vegetal,
Things we talked about (事)
Puer Tea The Puer documentary we talked about
Sunergos Coffee A local coffeehouse chain
Enjoy the music we played during the ceremony