your favorite things

[MissAutumn]

I think you're meant to leave it in for about 4 minutes (for black tea). Not sure about other teas.

[npixelz]

Dark red looks gorgeous on brown paper, too!

Not having to worry about work or requirements during the weekend is so refreshing.

Same! I love it when there's a plant thriving in the oddest of places, like a crack in the middle of the road. Just chilling there, going under the cars when they pass by, NBD.

I don't play much pokemon, but that tea pot and tea cup one has to be my fave, if only because it's tea HAHAH

Polteageiet is great, but out of all the inanimate object Pokémon, I think I prefer Aegislash.

My favorite "furry bait" Pokémon is Lucario

[silverberry]

That would depend on the kind of tea being steeped. There's guides online about recommended steeping times, but NGL, that would depend entirely on how the tea's being prepared (tea bag, loose leaf, boiled with the water, whole leaves vs fannings, etc) and type.

Five minutes is a good starting point! You can just adjust next time based on personal taste.
In general, black teas and oolongs can handle longer steeping times and hotter temperatures, while green teas and white teas can get really astringent or burnt when steeped too long.
Tea made from flowers are also more delicate, while tea from bark and roots can (and probably should) be steeped longer.

Ooo I see Aegislash is that sword pokemon! Looks really cool.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I've never tried making my own rose tea...I've let my roses go to bulbs ...probably have to look it up and try it.

[npixelz]

Yeah, but don't try and wield the sword because it'll kill you.

My favorite frog Pokémon is Greninja

[Gingerale]

I think they're called rose hips?

I've tried making mint tea with mint leaves and it turned out flavorful.

[silverberry]

The danger only makes it more tempting-

It's possible to make tea and jam from rose hips! Just make sure there's no pesticides used.
They taste different from just rose.

Mint packs a punch! It's usually stronger than expected.

My favorite flowers are sunflowers.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Jam from rose hips? I need to look that one up! I don't use pesticide on my roses so I just might be able to get enough to make some!

[npixelz]

Bale?

My favorite flowers are bleeding hearts

[Lemon Cheesecake]

lol spelling eror!

Bleeding hearts are a very pretty weed. My Sister though is allergic to them!

I love flowers! Some are extremely intricate!

[npixelz]

Ah ok, lol.
Yeah! We have some in our garden! Oof
Indeed they are

My favorite deer Pokémon is Sawsbuck

[silverberry]

Those flowers look beautiful!

Weeds are very interesting plants. Plenty of them have great medicinal value.

My favorite fruit is strawberry.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Some weeds ...like some types clover for example...have beautiful flowers. One person's weed might be another countries exotic flower.

[npixelz]

What's the difference between a weed and flower anyway?

My favorite crow Pokemon is Corviknight

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Weeds are considered evasive I believe...they grow "unwanted" ... however where I live California Poppies are considered a weed (they spring up everywhere), but I have seen them for sale as a flower to plant! But I will look up what differentiates the two.

I just love the blooms regardless.