Yesterday, more TeaChatters indicated they are choosing Asian teapots such as Kyusu and Gaiwan. These were the top vote getters. You can still vote and discuss this topic.
Welcome everyone to TeaDay. Let's brew and share what is in our cups today, all day!
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic was suggested by Hop_Goblin. He asks, "How likely is it that your passion or enthusiasm for tea made you think of possibly starting a tea business or get involved in the industry in other various forms?" Have you thought about this, yes, no, toyed with it? Please share.
Thanks, Hop!
I will look forward to sharing this TeaDay with everyone. Bottoms up, refill, repeat often.
Jul 29th, '08, 02:24
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Tuesday 7/29/08 Possibly starting a tea business?
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Jul 29th, '08, 02:26
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Himalayan Tea
From one of the more remote and exotic locales on the planet, a Nepalese Black without estate or grower specified. Teas from Nepal are also termed Himalayan Teas, since it is in that mountain range that they are grown.
Jul 29th, '08, 02:28
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Not directly, but it did spark a discussion between us (spouse and me) about the idea of a teahouse on our side of town. The only two good places are a good 30 minute drive from here, crosstown. Ultimately it is not something we would ever pursue, (one business is enough for now 
) but it was fun to talk about.
Magnificent lily, Salsero!
) but it was fun to talk about.Magnificent lily, Salsero!
Jul 29th, '08, 02:47
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Very hard to say what the future may bring.
I definitely have a strong interest,
but no real plans.
I definitely have a strong interest,
but no real plans.
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Jul 29th, '08, 07:51
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Jul 29th, '08, 08:17
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Um, very likely for me....! Fortunately, others were nice enough to let me work for their tea companies so I didn't have to start one of my own. 
Even so, it has been hard work but absolutely worth it.
Another day starts with Golden Yunnan ensuring wakefulness and a yummy beginning.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
PS. Salsero, gorgeous pic. Lilies and Nepal -- perfecto!
Even so, it has been hard work but absolutely worth it. Another day starts with Golden Yunnan ensuring wakefulness and a yummy beginning.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
PS. Salsero, gorgeous pic. Lilies and Nepal -- perfecto!
Jul 29th, '08, 09:04
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I just drink tea. I have had the (mis)fortune of knowing the joys of business ownership through working in a family-owned business. The public generally believes you are rich beyond belief, leave for vacation and have your little minions run the show for you while you take a 2-wk cruise or come and go as you please. Not so. You work twice as hard for half as much!
In my cup this morning Risheehat Flowery 2nd flush,
It is my Monday, so back to work.
Have a nice day everyone!
It is my Monday, so back to work.
Have a nice day everyone!
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AMEN, SISTER!!! And even if you do get away, you're constantly worried about what's going on while you're gone. But there are rewards, too. Our store is hubby's dream & while it's the most demanding job he's ever had (especially emotionally), it's also the most rewarding. We often refer to the store as our 3rd child.augie wrote: The public generally believes you are rich beyond belief, leave for vacation and have your little minions run the show for you while you take a 2-wk cruise or come and go as you please. Not so. You work twice as hard for half as much!
Hop & Chip, thanx for today's topic. It's giving me a chance to give some well deserved props but didn't know how to go about it. As I posted back in mid July, we were on a buying trip for our store & one of the things I was looking for was a tea vendor. I talked w/several companies & got various samples but nothing "clicked". After returning home, decided to check (what should have been) the obvious source & contacted Adagio. I was greeted by none other than our very own CynTEAa who was more than gracious w/both her suggestions based on our needs & product samples. I'm proud to say that our store now carries Adagio teas & teaware!!!
Thanx, Cyn, for all your help! So to answer today's question, it's very likely my tea passion would get involved in the industry. It's already happened!W/bfast this morning was Adagio's Golden Monkey. This is becoming a fast favorite, especially to start the day. Have a good one!