Thanks, so much to Lisa, who invited us and everyone else at Papyrus. We truly appreciate your support – not to mention your excellent taste in tea. I hope we can do it again when I can be there.

Lorraine

We had a fantastic day at the Coal City Octoberfest. The weather was perfect and we served a lot of tea. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, it was nice to see so many friends. I really appreciate your support.

I was also pleased to meet so many local tea lovers. It warms my heart to hear people say they LOVE tea. Kindred spirits.....

 

I hope to hear from you and please, visit our shop at the Milltown Market in Wilmington, IL. The date and time of our monthly tea tastings are always listed on the web page, so make sure and check there for our next event. If you stop by Milltown Market and don't see what you want, contact me (phone 815-941-0415) or let Gary, Kay, or Katie know at the front desk, and they'll call me.

 

A few customers asked if ...

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I hope everyone is enjoying fall. Our Asters are in bloom and providing a source of food for bees and butterflies as shown in the image above taken in our backyard. It is so nice to see the first hint of color in the trees and shrubs. The weather has been warm - and we've had a tremendous amount of rain - but the trees know its time to begin their dormancy. So, even though it doesn't "feel" like fall all the time - yet - I've brought back the Cold Weather Blend. Several people have asked," when?" - so its back. Its a perfect tea to have hot, when its cool in the evenings - or iced, when the days are still warm. For those of you unfamiliar with the Cold Weather Blend, it is a wonderful combination of quality black ...
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It happens every year - summer whizzes by and before you know it, the leaves are starting to turn, the birds are getting ready to migrate, and I'm tired of pulling weeds in the garden.... Fall is my favorite season. We saw our first fall warbler today and we have a Cedar Waxwing sitting on a nest in our maple tree. We didn't realize they waited so late in the season, but according to what we've read, they want to make sure there's enough food source - primarily berries - to feed their young. Can't wait to see the babies. We'll post pictures as soon as we can - so make sure you check back.

There is lots of activity at The Birds and The Teas. I've been blending new teas and I'm quite pleased with the final results. I ...
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