Since I decided to monetize this Blog and make it worth my while (even tho the pure satisfaction of writing is totally enough for me), it’s been fun feeling so official and putting a little more pep in my step with these Spot Visits + blog posts. And if you follow us on Instagram, you’ll know I was recently dubbed “Queen of Tea in the Bay Area” hehe. Thank you, thank you! (bowing)

This passed weekend was a FULL weekend of work. Sharing more of each event on our Instagram account, so follow us there if you’re not already! Friday afternoon, I took the Huz on a date to try the Four Seasons new tea service menu. Every bite was more stunning + satisfying than the next. And I am thoroughly convinced that I am the biggest fan of Vanilla Oil and Truffle Honey. Um, YUUUUM. My standout favorites were their Smoked Salmon Crostini, Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Cheesecake Macaron. Service is always amazing there. We did a 4:45p reservation, and had the whole place to ourselves!! So it was nice + quiet. I think we did that last time…missed the crowd, on purpose. For a new hotel afternoon tea service, the Four Seasons sure does know what they’re doing over there.

The following morning, we got ready and headed into the City. The SF Tea Fest was in town yall! OF COURSE, parTEA with me was gonna be in the house!! It was so great learning about new brands and meeting the owners behind them. The best sips I had were from Sips Global Teas Butterscotch black tea, Justea‘s Cream Earl Grey, Saku Tea Superfood Latte Blends Vanilla Maple Jade and Ruby Cocoa, and Sporgy Mushrooms Mush Love Tea Cafe and Awaken. Check them out! We thought it was funny or interesting that the longest line there was for Harney & Sons. Don’t get me wrong, love the brand. I have their tea tins all over my room holding all my stationary supplies. (meaning I’ve had a ton of Harney in my day) But like- you could get that at Target yall. Jus sayin… The Huz goes, “That just shows you the extent of people’s knowledge in tea.” He’s not wrong.

While my weekend was packed, it felt so good to be in the Tea Community. We are in the thick of the Tour now (sweat bead emoji)! Tho I keep finding new places to visit and it keeps getting extended!! No complaints here, happy to do it. For myself, for all my guests, and for all yall! Grateful for views, grateful for Subscribers (have you entered your email yet??), grateful for Donators. Thank you for allowing me to do something that brings me so much joy and is good for my nervous system haha.

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