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Wild Strawberry Tea Delight
Wild Strawberry tea was the highlight of the day, with many users such as Rhoda H, Mikayla D, A F, and Debbie S commenting on how delicious it is both hot and cold. Discussions included personal preferences, with several members noting its refreshing quality, especially as an iced tea on a hot summer day.
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Tea Trading and Blending Chats
There was lively conversation about tea trades, breather cards, and collecting blends, with users like Katie R, Adrian H, Angel V., and Marlicia Fernandez engaging in swaps or offering cards for trade. Excitement continued for upcoming restocks (like the mini tins), and several users expressed eagerness to try each other's blends.
Community members shared tips about brewing and experimenting with tea blends, with many recommending cold brewing and sharing experiences about comparing hot vs. cold preparations.
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Support, Celebrations, and Community
A warm and social atmosphere was felt throughout the chat, with many participants wishing each other good morning, good night, and Happy Fourth of July. Wishes for safe travels, good health (notably for Mary B's pup, Laddie), and happy birthdays (like Christine's) were exchanged generously.
Mary B shared an update about her dog's upset stomach, receiving supportive messages from multiple members including Michelle McGill, Paula M, and Janet R. Fireworks and pet anxiety on holiday weekends were points of commiseration.
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Morning Routines & Holiday Plans
Morning discussions touched on the upcoming holiday, with Anneke Mikulski and others mentioning preparations for local 4th of July festivities. Several users like Michelle Levan highlighted quirky national days to celebrate, sparking playful banter about beans, mirrors, plastic bags, and staying out of the sun.
Mary B and others shared daily plans such as cooking baked beans and getting ready for celebratory events, providing a glimpse into members’ personal lives and holiday routines.
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Adagio News, Product Talk, and Creative Pursuits
Product news and Adagio updates were discussed, including the return of popular items like little tins, new rewards such as a milk frother, and changes to the August calendar (removal of certain Masters teas), which surprised several users including ArtyJen, Samantha S, and Paula M.
Craft projects and hobbies were also shared, with Red Wolfe mentioning work on a new chimera and several expressing creativity with tea and food blends (e.g., tea-infused jam).
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Music, Pop Culture, and Fun
The conversation included playful moments and pop culture mentions. John McKenna shared a music video and discussed the band Lucius, sparking a light musical tangent involving earworm songs. A fun side thread developed around TV shows and humorous observations, such as Kristin Navarro's note about spotting the name 'Tea Ho' in the credits of Poker Face, inspiring some laughter to close the day.