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A big bag of green tea can feel like a lovely bargain. But I would rather have a small packet that still smells fresh when I open it than a ...
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I like a quiet cup of tea, but quiet should not mean tasteless. If your green tea tastes like warm water, I would look at the mug and the br...
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As an older woman, I have a growing affection for simple things: a walk with no particular destination, fresh food on the table, and the sc...
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I am an older woman now, and I like my mornings unhurried: daylight at the window, a warm cup between my hands, and the fresh, grassy scent...
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