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Hoping for a productivity boost during an urgent work day.
Bowl tea just off boil.

Enjoyed a late evening bowl 11/30/2020 at around 8pm -11pm.
Used purple haze CBD in tandem.
The pair inspired an energetic evening of productivity and efficient decision making. Tasks were completed and tools cleaned up afterwards.
This is a very nice session to recall later when wanting a task driven session.

11/30/2020
medium pinch of tea in bowl with boiling water.

Afternoon tea in a bowl.
Use a large pinch, much larger than have in past. Strong first bowl next couple were pleasantly strong. Feeling woken up.

Wanted to deviate from puerh this morning.
Bowl tea 4 grams in white bowl. Kettle set to just off boil.
B1 just off kettle – enjoyed
B2 same – enjoying the light vegetal but strong flavor. Refreshing.
B3 full kettle.
B4
This could be a nice dinner tea or after dinner.

5am
Trying Bowl Tea this time. 4 grams in white bowls.
Today is my Birthday!

First Bowl from pitcher off boil.
B2 Tea is organizing in the bowl. W/ CBD.
B3 left the leaves from B2 half wet and recharged bowl from the boil directly. Was expecting stronger tea, may aim for 5 gram bowls next time. Cashews.
B4 hit it harder with water. Halfway through bowl and starting to notice the tea.
B5
B6
Nothing too notable.

5am
8 grams in Hawaii pot, boiling water

S1
A bit longer a steep than S1 yesterday. A much nicer intro.

S2 Bringing in some CBD and watching F1 practice 1 at Bahrain.

S3 steeped a bit longer than have been at this stage. Cashews to settle stomach.

S4
S5
S6 – this tea may be best as a sidekick – or I’ve been too distracted lately.

5am Thanksgiving Day.
Boil, 250ml Hawaii pot filled 3/4, white bowl, 8 grams.
Enjoying purple haze CBD in addition.
S1
Nothing terribly notable, no rinse and first steep was quick and thin.
S2
S3
Pushed this steeping much longer. Listening to “Ghosteen” for first time. Reminded me to get back into the band Swans. A few cashews to ward off upset, empty stomach. Changed music to “The Seer”
S4
Feeling encouraged to go do something productive. I need to plan some coffee roasts.

Steeped many more times.

Drank in afternoon while mostly distracted.

Bowl Tea 2 grams in 200ml bowl. Briefly cooled boiled water in pitcher.
Using CBD together.

Bowl 1.
I smell lightly roasted green beans or broccoli on the bowl. Hints of buttered popcorn.
Slight astringency at bottom of first bowl.
Terrific first impression on aroma and experience.

Second Bowl.
leaves unraveling to reveal small, often broken leaves. Tongue is coated similar to honey water or EVOO.
Mouth is left with cooling sensation on completion of second bowl. Feeling energy rising.

Third bowl.
Bright. Still thick on tongue.

B4.
much more brief cool down in pitcher. Will plan to pour direct from kettle next bowl. Turning on some music now.
Landed on first listening of The Jesus Record by Rich Mullins. Surprise flute. Nice piano and violin – bring way to orchestra. Distracted by soundstage, started researching how audio engineers area able to pan music to both sides of soundstage. Stumbled onto Paolo Nutini – Scream. Instant Favorite.

B5
Tougue is slightly numb with sweetness cutting through.