The early days of the holiday soon settled into a nice routine.

I made myself a pot of Emona brand Ceylon for breakfast, and drank it on the family cottage’s veranda.

Just after lunch out came the Kamjove pot and whichever of the Oolongs I was currently in the mood for.

Da Hong Pao

In that tricky late afternoon / early evening period I opted either for a couple of Western style rounds with the Silver Needle, or got busy with some sheng in my travel gaiwan.

After supper it was time for a good old shou session to bring relief to my overly full tummy. If I could be bothered then it was back to the Kamjove and some 2011 Man Nong, otherwise I dumped some of the loose leaf into a filter bag in a 400 ml pot.

Tie Guan Yin

Drink. Sleep. Repeat. Great stuff.

We’re off up North to the coast in a few days, so let’s see how the sea air affects my tea mood…