Monday, November 25, 2024

Swiftea Mugs

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour stopped by "Tayronto" (Toronto) for 6 shows this month.


 
Photo Credit: City of Toronto
 
Sadly, I wasn't able to get tickets for any of the 6 local  hometown shows, so I watched the grainy livestreams while sipping tea from my Swiftea mugs.
 
This gorgeous Taylor Swift mug was handmade by Potter by the Sea.
 
 
Taylor in her different eras showed up when you add hot water to this heat-changing mug.


Taylor played one of my favourite Lover songs (a deep cut!) as a surprise song.
 
Night 1: False God


Speak Now is my favourite era, so I was thrilled that Taylor played four Speak Now surprise songs in Toronto.

Night 2: Mine
Night 5: Better Than Revenge
Night 6: Ours
Night 7: Sparks Fly


Taylor also played surprise songs from Midnights.

Night 3: You're On Your Own Kid
Night 6: You're Losing Me
 
 
Since I couldn't attend the Eras show, I did the next best thing and went to the Taylor Swift Style book signing at the Kitchener Central Library. The conversation with the author, Sarah Chapelle (a Canadian Swiftie!) explored Taylor's fashion over the years. 


 
I appreciated how Sara's handwritten note referenced, Style, one of my favourite 1989 tunes!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Autumn Teas: Chais

 November flush, and your chai cures.


 
Chai #1: Pumpkin Chai black tea by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #2: Fortune Cookie Chai pu-erh by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #3: Horchata Chai by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #4: Famous Lion Chai by T by Daniel
 
 
Chai #5: Monarch Chai by Monarch Tea Co
 
 
Chai #6: Caribbean Chai fruit infusion by T Kettle

Monday, November 11, 2024

Remembrance Day

On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day in Canada. We pay tribute to the Veterans who made sacrifices for our freedoms.


 
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance.
 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Autumn Teas: Pumpkin Blends

It's Pumpkin Spice Season!

 

 
Pumpkin Tea #1: Pumpkin  Chai black tea (DavidsTea)
 
 
Pumpkin Tea #2: Pumpkin Spice black tea (Charbrew)
 
 
Pumpkin Tea #3: Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea (Stash)
 
 
Pumpkin Tea #4: Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea (DavidsTea)
 
 
Pumpkin Tea #5: Hojicha Pumpkin Scone roasted green tea (Dessert by Deb)
 
 
Pumpkin Tea #6: Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Pie honeybush herbal tea (Dessert by Deb)


October tea empties
 
What I have already restocked:
1) Blyss' Lavender Vanilla matcha
2) Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea
3) Monarch Tea Co.'s Monarch Chai

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) DavidsTea's Pumpkin Earl Grey black tea