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Synesthesia and Blending as Sensory Art

Synesthesia And Blending As Sensory Art

When I first started crafting teas, I was frequently asked how I get ideas for my blends. Where does my inspiration come from? Which comes first, the blend or its...

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Synesthesia And Blending As Sensory Art

When I first started crafting teas, I was frequently asked how I get ideas for my blends. Where does my inspiration come from? Which comes first, the blend or its...

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Behind the Blend: The Excelsior

BTB: The Excelsior

My parents met in their high school Star Trek club, and so naturally baby's first fandom was the one to which I literally owe my existence. I've lost count of...

BTB: The Excelsior

My parents met in their high school Star Trek club, and so naturally baby's first fandom was the one to which I literally owe my existence. I've lost count of...

Behind the Blend: September

BTB: September's Blend

Pumpkin flavoring struck me as a gimme, both because September is in love with all things orange and the rich gourdiness ties together the two base teas. Orange peel strikes...

BTB: September's Blend

Pumpkin flavoring struck me as a gimme, both because September is in love with all things orange and the rich gourdiness ties together the two base teas. Orange peel strikes...

Behind the Blend: Rohan's Research

BTB: Rohan's Research Blend

Vanilla is more dominant than lemon in this tisane, as Rohan felt more soft than fiery that day. As a base, I opted for apple and chamomile. While chamomile is...

BTB: Rohan's Research Blend

Vanilla is more dominant than lemon in this tisane, as Rohan felt more soft than fiery that day. As a base, I opted for apple and chamomile. While chamomile is...

Behind the Blend: Raise the Dead

BTB: Raise the Dead

Next up, hunger. Undead hunger isn't the same as living hunger. I don't imagine it as a gnawing growl in the stomach. It's more an energetic hunger. Sort of a...

BTB: Raise the Dead

Next up, hunger. Undead hunger isn't the same as living hunger. I don't imagine it as a gnawing growl in the stomach. It's more an energetic hunger. Sort of a...

How does it taste? Love

How does it taste? (Love)

To be specific, I'm talking totally bonkers, swept-up, overwhelming, skin-tingling passion. The kind of Love you feel when you find yourself clicking over and over and over with someone. The...

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How does it taste? (Love)

To be specific, I'm talking totally bonkers, swept-up, overwhelming, skin-tingling passion. The kind of Love you feel when you find yourself clicking over and over and over with someone. The...

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