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Happy National Hot Tea Day! Who knew that was a thing? Anyway this amazing Dragon Well is from Victoria at @meimeifineteas I nearly melted from the aroma of hot butter and sweet veggies in the hot dry leaf. Poured clear and finished crisp and sweet. Later cups had a touch of astringency but I expect that (meaning I stewed it, hahaha) . . . . . #tea #meimei #marcushooktea #china #dragon #dragonwell #longjing #greentea #chinesetea #nationalhotteaday #hotteaday #agdq2019 #agdq #gdq (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjFpfRFFq3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6vwyv9lp2erz

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Sorry I haven’t posted for a while. Can I make up for it at @yakitoriboyjapas not sure why they put lemon in the sencha. . . #tea #yakitoriboy #philly #marcushooktea #sencha #lemon #茶 #お茶 #japan #日本 🇯🇵 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsgx6kjljIu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bzs1glesycnm

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Bright and citrusy is what I’d call this last post of #2018 Stepping into New Years Teave some Indian for the first time in a while with @tealula ‘s second flush offering. I wouldn’t call this my favorite, I am still trying to get Indian teas, but the aroma from the emptied cup was wonderful. Cheers to a New Year! . . . . #newyearseve #tea #newyearsteave #india #tealula #marcushooktea #happynewyear2019 #newyear #marcushook #cha #茶 (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEPQ55FoO2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m7h1f74ipwvr

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Merry Christmas with DavidSTea Christmas Crackers! Like traditional crackers they have a paper crown but they have a tea joke/ pun and some tea! Featured is Candy Cane Crush, a black tea with candy cane bits. Comes also with a paper filter, but I don’t recommend it as I think it inhibits brewing. . . . #merrychristmas #davidstea #marcushooktea #christmas #tea #candycane #teapuns #christmascrackers #christmastea #joy #christmastree #cha #茶 (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br1Ze0dFyDh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ohbq86onyjg

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I told you I am a sucker for Christmas and Holiday Teas. This year’s @traderjoes Winter Spice tea is warm and spiced well. The cinnamon is overpowering at first but let it steep long and the apple smooths it out and produces a very pleasant tea. . . . . #tea #cha #christmas #christmastea #holidaytea #holiday #winter #cinnamon #apple #merrychristmas #茶 #traderjoes (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrsmL29FF-x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m8x4ikljl57

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Dipping into some #holiday teas starting with Bentley’s Holiday Spice Tea. This was a gift from last year I am only now trying. Light cinnamon but not overwhelming. Overall a nice warming tea. . . . #tea #marcushooktea #marcushook #philly #philadelphia #pennsylvania #cha #cinnamon #blacktea #bentley #merrychristmas #christmas #holiday #christmastea https://www.instagram.com/p/Brf_kNPFTqb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ndwtns5vhpn5

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Happy #internationalteaday with this @white2tea #flapjacks Shou Puerh. How are you celebrating? What does tea mean to you? (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbMOR4lZIn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=su754pqyynvt

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2 tea mails at once! @nio_japanese_green_tea @white2tea #cantwait #tea #teamail #marcushooktea #marcushook #nio #flapjacks #white2tea (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrG-xjzly6r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1axnjlwzxp4fy

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The highlight of #ctfvalleyforge was Mei Mei Fine Teas. Victoria from @meimeifineteas shared her expertly cultivated craft and high quality tea- including her 2018 award winning Long Jing Dragonwell green tea (which I picked up for later!). How beautiful to see such exquisite tea without gimmick or pretense or marketing schtick, the beauty of the tea speaks for itself. She was also the only vendor with Puerh and boy did she have it. I highly recommend swinging by and checking out her booth. . . . . . . . . . #tea #dancongoolong #teaaddict #puerh #china #greentea #meimeifineteas #awardwinning #teatime #茶 #お茶 #ctfphly #marcushook #marcushooktea #すごい #yunomi #whatsinyourcup #show #meimei #teaheads #china🇨🇳 (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq44QQslSPo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=290b4rwit0ol

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Tea puns abound at #ctfvalleyforge as this TEAm of 1- Sonia from @myteaheehee pours an elixir she claims is made of powdered unicorn horn! If you have a hard time with humor, this tea isn’t for you. But thankfully you are awesome and steeped in qualiTEA comedy. Can’t wait to check out “the Dreamer”. @coffeeteafestival . . . #ctfphilly #marcushooktea #philly #tea #tisane #teaaddict #unicorn #puns #herbal #comedy #humor #awesome #justdrinkit (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq42daqloNS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l4fymd1i5sag

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Thanks to Dale from @kanlotea for his highly informative seminar on CeyLon (SriLankan) tea. What an interesting look into the history of the tea and 7 regions. Did you know that Sri Lanka was known for its coffee export and not tea? It was eradicated by a blight called “tea rust”. The tea plants first brought in by the British were a Chinese cultivar! @coffeeteafestival . . . . #tea #ceylon #ceylontea #srilanka #seminar #ctfvalleyforge #ctfphilly #marcushooktea #kanlo #tradeshow #learnedsomethingnew #coffee #philly (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3TnyJlUK0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=np0trb99zsxb

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Taking a break from #tea to highlight @wake_coffee and @origincoffeetraders who presented a seminar on #coffee production from the hardships of the small farmers to the cup you enjoy. educational and tasty! . . . #ctfvalleyforge #ctfphilly #traders #roaster #farm #trade #marcushooktea #philly #tradeshowbooth #seminar #ilearnedsomethingtoday #climatechange (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2yaj0FyM7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zxii3w8izefa

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It’s about time for some #damnfinetea from @damnfinetea and besides being charming hard rock folk, they brew a darn good cup. Shown are their Assam which was out of this world (sweet malty aroma, clear amber, Carmel and malt finish) and their Caravan, a brilliant take on #Russian Caravan with just the right amount of lapsang Souchong which was incredibly pleasant. Their art is on point! And what a relief to find some pure tea at this expo full of absurd fruity minty tisanes. @coffeeteafestival #tea #coffee #ctfvalleyforge #ctfphilly #philly #marcushooktea (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2t0aCFQue/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ct1rpdaa0mdc

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You know I’m usually into pure #camelliasinensis #tea but Mike from @craftteaguy has something going on. A full sensory experience- tea and #vinyl currently jamming to Belle and Sebastian. Check out his phenomenal blends with herbs I’ve never heard of but thoroughly enjoyed. @coffeeteafestival . . #herbal #tisane #blend #marcushooktea (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2j7YelH24/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=175q67twi0hgh

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Checking in from #ctfvalleyforge and so far a great turnout! Made sure to get here early enough for the free bag. #ctfphilly #tea #coffee #marcushooktea #philly (at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2eCqvlHKC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=160m9st6h3mzg

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Save The Clock Tower! Or rather save the tea house from being a parking lot. Revisiting this beautiful first flush Sencha from @yunomitea to steer you over to their site. They are currently trying to save a historic house from being torn down into a parking lot. It is called the Yunomi Kominka Project. Follow them to find out more on how YOU can help! But more about this awesome tea! The liquor color is a dark green pear and has an aroma of guava and a touch of grass. Rich mouthfeel and a sweet lingering aftertaste. What a fantastic tea! . . . . . #tea #sencha #teaaddict #煎茶 #japan #greentea #savetheclocktower #teahouse #teatime #茶 #お茶 #すごい #japanesetea #marcushook #marcushooktea #yunomikominkaproject #yunomi #whatsinyourcup #blogging #yunomilife #teaheads #🇯🇵 (at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqdw-hqFQ15/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cxr71w4qc71g

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Hit up a new Ramen and Sushi joint for lunch- @akinomnomphilly their namesake 🍜 was a fresh and spicy take on tonkotsu. The pork was sweet and tender, the broth was rich and just a tad spicy. The tea was a miss though and I was disappointed. It was unfortunate as the ramen was great. I recommend they move to a sencha or at least a decent bancha. So go for the ramen. . . . . . #tea #ramen #teaaddict #akinomnom #japan #greentea #philadelphia #philly #teatime #茶 #お茶 #すごい #japanesetea #marcushook #marcushooktea #すごい #ラメン #whatsinyourcup #blogging #おいしい #teaheads #🇯🇵 (at Aki Nom Nom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQYDoFlSUS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uaotm8kmghd6