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Ilya's Birthday Celebration
The Adagio Teas communiTEA page saw an outpouring of birthday wishes for Ilya, often called the 'Code King' and acknowledged as a key person behind the site. Dozens of members, including John McKenna, Michele Price, Anneke Mikulski, Michelle McGill, and many others, expressed gratitude for all Ilya does to make the community lively and enjoyable. Several users wrote creative messages, puns, poems, and even code snippets in celebration, and there was discussion of Ilya's role at Adagio.
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Daily Greetings and Check-Ins
Community members checked in with morning greetings, discussed the daily tea, and wished each other well for Friday and the upcoming Easter weekend. Nancy, Julie W, Susan Bohm, and others contributed to the friendly atmosphere.
A few users mentioned being away or breaking chat streaks for family travel, with responses like 'enjoy your time' and 'safe travels' from others. The usual daily rhythm of good nights and good mornings was maintained by regular participants.
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Tea Trading and Brewing Tips
Several tea trades took place, such as Julie W and Angelica Velez exchanging a sweet cinnamon spice card, and Jentina Grey seeking green tea offers. Users openly shared and negotiated trades, with follow-up comments thanking one another for the successful exchanges.
There was also an ongoing discussion about the best way to sweeten cold-brew tea, with members like John, Mary B, Michele C, and Adrian H sharing their preferences and reasoning.
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Virtual Tea Party Fun
The community planned an imaginary tea-themed birthday party for Ilya, suggesting treats like lavender tea cookies, scones with clotted cream, finger sandwiches, coconut bundt cake, and cheese cubes. Michelle Levan, Mary B, Christine Deysher, and others proposed party games and shared recipes, creating a warm, festive environment.
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Support for Community Members
age shared a difficult health update about themselves and their pet Sabby, prompting an outpouring of support, love, and encouragement from the community. Multiple users including Ruth Perkins, Mary B, John, Janet R, Twyla MoonBeam, and Michelle Levan replied with comforting words, virtual hugs, and well wishes. The group's compassion highlighted the strong bonds within the communiTEA.
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Tea Talk and Ongoing Community Engagement
A short Tea Talk meeting was announced by Bridgette Adagio CS due to the tech team being out, with alternative Zoom details provided. Angelica Velez and Twyla MoonBeam discussed getting a summary of the meeting, and others asked about product updates (such as the return of tins), though no major news was shared. Regular chit-chat continued regarding holiday plans, personal updates, and participation in online events.
Updates and reminders about voting for community favorites and friendly competitions also appeared, keeping members engaged and supportive of each other.