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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
The Adagio Teas communiTEA page saw a lively celebration of Cinco de Mayo, with many members greeting each other warmly and sharing festive wishes. Participants enjoyed themed teas and foods, such as Mexican dishes and spicy chocolate blends, with several highlighting the special holiday blend. Multiple users, including Bambi Hora, Mary Armstrong, and Kathryn McCutchan, wished everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo and discussed their plans or traditions for the day.
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Tea of the Day and Blend Availability
Discussion about the special Cinco de Mayo tea was a major theme, with many expressing enthusiasm for its flavors, reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate with spicy and chocolatey notes. Some, like Alyssa and Anneke Mikulski, voiced frustration about the tea’s unavailability for purchase, speculating about tin shortages or site settings. Suggestions for alternative spicy chocolate blends were also shared, and several users traded or offered blends within the community.
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Birthday Wishes and Traditions
The community congratulated members on their birthdays, especially "Teasnob", with playful poems and well wishes from Bambi Hora, Mary B, Janet R, and others. Members also reflected on personal birthday traditions, like Mary B's custom of enjoying A&W root beer once a year, spurring heartfelt stories about small joys and nostalgia.
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Supportive Community Moments
Conversations highlighted the supportive nature of the communiTEA, as members sent positive energy and encouragement to those experiencing difficulties, like Tenise L.’s household issues and Woodie Barnes-McWhirter’s traumatic encounter. Users expressed care, empathy, and gratitude for each other, especially towards those in caregiving professions, with Ottum Raabe sharing their experience as a CNA.
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Humor, Banter, and Other Celebrations
Members shared humorous anecdotes, wordplay, and cultural knowledge, including the debate over "Revenge of the 5th" versus "Revenge of the 6th" and funny childhood misconceptions. Other holidays like Japanese Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) and math facts about 5/5 (square root day) were mentioned. Light-hearted banter and inside jokes reinforced the sense of camaraderie.
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Community Engagement and Trades
The communiTEA page was bustling with activity throughout the day, including tea trades (e.g., between Adrian H and Bambi Hora), recipe discussions, and photo sharing. Members discussed tea brewing preferences and alternative blends, offered each other support, and overall maintained a friendly and warm atmosphere with frequent check-ins and greetings.