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Angie M
@teasations.bsky.social
Just a girl sharing her love of all things tea. Likes: #Tea ☕️ | #Books 📚| #Vintage 🗝️

Location: 📍Alaska
Fortune in Every Square

Pineapple sounds like “fortune comes,” which is why it shines on Lunar New Year tables.

These buttery pineapple tart bars are cut like little gold ingots. Sweetness, prosperity, and tea in every bite.

Full recipe:
tinyurl.com/Fortunes-In-...
February 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
What if your tea ritual didn’t end with the last sip?

Tea lovers are falling for tea perfumes because scent carries the ritual with us.

Green tea = clarity.
Black tea = warmth.
White tea = quiet elegance.

The ritual doesn’t end. It lingers.

Full post:
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February 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Mon Amour Tea | TWG Tea

Black tea with quince and marigold petals, presented in the signature gold caviar tin. The aroma is luminous and floral, with honeyed orchard notes that invite you to linger before the first sip.

Romance, composed in restraint.

Full Review:
tinyurl.com/Mon-Amour-Tea
February 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Baking With Tea: How to Use Leaves, Infusions, and Powders Properly

Tea belongs in your oven, not just your teacup.

A practical guide to baking with tea that actually works.

Full post:
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February 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Soft, pillowy Strawberry Tea Cake Cookies made for your teacup 🍓🫖

Part cookie, part tea cake with Earl Grey or rose tea baked right in. Tender centers, lightly crisp edges, and a sweet pink glaze if you want extra romance.

Recipe:
tinyurl.com/Strawberry-T...
February 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Aromatic Architecture: The Legacy of Tea Perfumery

Before tea perfumed our cups, it perfumed the world. From Chinese scholar gardens to British bergamot rituals and Japanese green tea minimalism, discover how tea shaped modern fragrance and quiet luxury.

Full blog:
tinyurl.com/Aromatic-Arc...
February 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The “proper British cup” was not born. It was engineered.

How the East India Company shaped flavor itself, from bold Assam to milk ready blends, and quietly taught a nation what tea should taste like.

Empire did not just move tea. It defined the palate.

Full read:
tinyurl.com/Architect-of...
February 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Crumpets aren’t just a “fancy English snack.” They’re the buttery heart of Britain’s everyday tea ritual.

From hearth-baked griddle cakes to cozy afternoon cups, discover the warm, simple history behind tea’s most comforting companion.

Full blog:
tinyurl.com/Crumpets-and...
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
TWG’s Valentine Breakfast blends delicate black tea with strawberry, raspberry, and luminous sugar pearls for a cup that feels refined, sophisticated, and quietly luxurious. Soft amber, silken texture, and a Valentine’s blend that shines.

Full Review
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February 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Does decaf tea lose its health benefits too?

While some antioxidants drop during processing, decaf still keeps polyphenols, amino acids, and plenty of calm in the cup. The method used makes all the difference.

Let’s steep into the science 👇
tinyurl.com/Decaf-Health...
February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Power tea with royal roots

Fortnum & Mason’s Royal Exchange is a bold, malty blend inspired by London’s historic trading halls. Built on Assam, Ceylon, Kenyan black tea, and Yunnan golden buds, it’s rich, smooth, and made for a splash of milk.

Full review:
tinyurl.com/Royal-Exchan...
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Builder’s Tea, Afternoon Tea, and High Tea and their meanings have been misunderstood for years.

From a strong, no fuss mug of builder’s tea to the elegance of afternoon tea and the hearty reality of true high tea, here is a practical guide for these traditions

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tinyurl.com/British-Tea-...
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
If your winter tea ritual calls for something softer, Snowberry Frost from Tea Runners delivers. Tart cranberry, earthy cacao, and smooth black tea come together in a calm, atmospheric sip.

Full Review:
tinyurl.com/Snowberry-Fr...
February 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
🌸 Winter’s fading and spring tastes like Sakura.

From hanami history to a soft pink Sakura latte recipe, here’s how cherry blossoms and tea welcome the season’s quiet return.

Read the full blog post:
tinyurl.com/A-Sakura-Spr...
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
The Welsh Cup

British tea isn’t only grand tearooms and strong Scottish blends. In Wales, tea is quieter: sturdy black tea, Teisen Lap sponge cake, and warmth over pageantry. A gentler side of afternoon tea worth discovering.

Full Blog Post:
tinyurl.com/The-Welsh-Cup
February 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Tea Review: The Bold & Rebellious “Amba Thieves”

Not a polite tea. This hand-pounded Sri Lankan black from Amba Estate is big, malty, chocolate-rich, and built for milk. Deep mahogany cup, serious attitude, unforgettable flavor.

Full review:
tinyurl.com/Amba-Thieves
February 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Royal Cup: What the British monarchy really drinks

Forget the myth of extravagant blends, royal tea is simple and rooted in tradition. From Queen Elizabeth II’s Assam-based favorites to the quiet ritual behind palace tea, this is the real story behind the cup.

Blog:
tinyurl.com/The-Royal-Cup
February 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Puerh Earl Grey | Lake Missoula Tea Company

A deeper take on Earl Grey where earthy puerh leads and bergamot lingers softly at the finish. Woody, layered, and quietly sophisticated with less citrus sparkle, more grounded warmth.

Ful Review:
tinyurl.com/Puerh-Earl-G...
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The Great Citrus Swindle: Why Your Orange Pekoe Doesn’t Taste Like Oranges

You were not wrong. Orange Pekoe is the biggest tea name myth out there. No orange. No zest. Just classic black tea and a royal era marketing flex.

Unpacking the citrus confusion: tinyurl.com/Orange-Pekoe...
February 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Before the beads, the noise, and the long hours on your feet, start with a cup that grounds you.

My Mardi Gras Morning Tea Ritual focuses on balance over hype. Gentle energy, steady focus, and a calm moment before the chaos begins.

Read the full ritual here:
tinyurl.com/Mardi-Gras-M...
February 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Hot take: most “lemon” teas taste like furniture polish.

Tucson Tea Co.’s Lemon Crème? Creamy, bright, and built on a real Ceylon backbone like a lemon meringue pie from youth.

Nostalgic, citrusy, and currently SOLD OUT for a reason. Hint: Pro Tip!

Full Review:
tinyurl.com/Lemon-Creme
February 4, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Think you know Earl Grey?

Its history isn’t a straight line; it’s legend, trade routes, Victorian blending, and a citrus twist that changed tea culture forever.

Step beyond the myth and into the real story:

Full Blog Post:
tinyurl.com/Story-of-Ear...
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Trying something today between meetings that refuse to end and technology that clearly woke up with opinions.

Organic Earl Grey from Mighty Leaf Tea layers a smooth organic black base with bright bergamot for a classic citrus lift.

Some days tea is about slowing down. Today it’s about keeping up.
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Great British Tea Blends: A Beginner’s Guide

Think all black tea is the same?
From the versatile English Breakfast to the "thinking tea" that is Earl Grey, every blend has a specific mission.

Find out which one you actually need in your mug today

Full Blog Post:
tinyurl.com/British-Tea-...
February 3, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Skip the reservations.

A Valentine’s charcuterie board with tea belongs on the table, not off to the side. It cuts richness, slows the pace, and keeps the night present.

Full Blog Post:
tinyurl.com/Valentines-C...
February 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM