Beautiful essay. Thank you. But I’m going to be that guy and encourage you to give tea another shot. If you have only had tea that came in bags from the supermarket, you have only experienced the lowest quality dregs. Seek out some good quality loose leaf and a temperature specific kettle (or thermometer) for the real deal.
I came here to say the same thing! But to be more specific about "good quality" tea, find a good speciality tea shop, one that has something other than English-style blends. Those tend to be very tannic and are created to work with milk and be very strong. I, myself, really prefer Chinese black tea/red tea, in particular tea from Yunnan and Keemun, which are very fragrant, lighter than English style blends and tea from India, and wonderful without milk.
This is a wonderful essay (I can see all the time, work, and thoughtfulness that went into it) and for the first time in a long time you've got me excited about trying some contemporary perfumes. I especially love mimosa/wattle scents, so that one has me particularly excited.
as a tea lover who grew up in russia i loved your essay a ton: your essay resonated with me deeply. the way you describe tea and the associations you weave around it speak to my soul.
my perfume collection is just four bottles but three of them are about tea: thé noir 29 by le labo, mixed emotions by byredo, matcha meditation by margiela. now i have a lot of work to do, searching how to smell everything you mentioned above as it all sounds just delicious.
I've been hoping to see your take on Australian houses and immediately rushed to read this upon receiving the email notif - this was a joy to read & makes me even more desperate to get my hands on a sample set soon!
Thank you for mentioning, I'll have to put it on the list! I genuinely think when someone 'cracks the code' to making a note-true coffee accord it's going to spark the perfume equivalent of a gold rush as everyone copies it.
Beautiful essay. Thank you. But I’m going to be that guy and encourage you to give tea another shot. If you have only had tea that came in bags from the supermarket, you have only experienced the lowest quality dregs. Seek out some good quality loose leaf and a temperature specific kettle (or thermometer) for the real deal.
I came here to say the same thing! But to be more specific about "good quality" tea, find a good speciality tea shop, one that has something other than English-style blends. Those tend to be very tannic and are created to work with milk and be very strong. I, myself, really prefer Chinese black tea/red tea, in particular tea from Yunnan and Keemun, which are very fragrant, lighter than English style blends and tea from India, and wonderful without milk.
My show is onnnnnnn (I absolutely adore your house review series)
What a delight to read this!
Just received my discovery kit from Australia purchased solely on the basis of your amazing, poetic work. Looking forward to exploring this!
This is a wonderful essay (I can see all the time, work, and thoughtfulness that went into it) and for the first time in a long time you've got me excited about trying some contemporary perfumes. I especially love mimosa/wattle scents, so that one has me particularly excited.
as a tea lover who grew up in russia i loved your essay a ton: your essay resonated with me deeply. the way you describe tea and the associations you weave around it speak to my soul.
my perfume collection is just four bottles but three of them are about tea: thé noir 29 by le labo, mixed emotions by byredo, matcha meditation by margiela. now i have a lot of work to do, searching how to smell everything you mentioned above as it all sounds just delicious.
thank you!
I've been hoping to see your take on Australian houses and immediately rushed to read this upon receiving the email notif - this was a joy to read & makes me even more desperate to get my hands on a sample set soon!
Coverage of more indie/artisan Australian houses are on the way - I'm incredibly passionate about supporting local. Thank you for the kind words!
Thoroughly enjoyed this, as I do all your essays. A side note: I think Sorcellerie Apothecary does an excellent job with
a coffee note in their "Falling Stars" scent.
Thank you for mentioning, I'll have to put it on the list! I genuinely think when someone 'cracks the code' to making a note-true coffee accord it's going to spark the perfume equivalent of a gold rush as everyone copies it.
What a absolutely lovely post. Thank you.