Boiling Pot of Hibiscus Tea
Folks, a terribly horrible thing happened to me a few weeks ago. It’s not totally my fault but I have to claim 80% of what happened. No. Make that 75%.
You see, I’m a big fan of herbal teas. I like all I’ve ever tried and I’ve tried a bunch. When I returned from Saudi Arabia three months ago, I had to list my perishables and whatnots. Well, I’m gonna tell you and don’t you run back telling anybody, but I didn’t tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. I didn’t want to. I figure if they really did their job like they were hired to do, they’d spot everything I had that I shouldn’t have had.
Now, I told them I had hibiscus tea in tow. I was real honest about that. Hell, it was just tea. The leaves, that is. I’ve got myself the real deal, folks and loads of it too. What I didn’t tell them about or write on the customs form was this little jar of sand I had. It’s not my fault I got it. It’s Carl’s. Had he never told me about his friend who caught the devil getting his sand jars back to the states from the middle east, I probably wouldn’t have gotten it in my head to snuggle some over myself. And naturally, since he said his friend got the shakedown over some damn dirt, I didn’t tell customs about mine. Uh uh, folks. I kept my mouth shut and eased outta the airport like a smooth criminal, right proud of myself, I might add. You may wanna report that those airport folk aren’t fully doing their job but don’t you dare mention my name. I can’t be sitting in the big house on account of no dumb shit. Okay?
Well, as for my tea, I’ve been drinking plenty. I’m sorry but it’s been a one-person tea party thus far. Should you ever stop by, I’m just gonna be honest with you, folks. You can’t have nona my hibiscus tea but I’d be more than delighted to share that stuff in the tea bags. It ain’t like you’re too good for tea bags, so don’t start complaining now.
Anyway, for being selfish with my hibiscus, and I ain’t changing my mind on sharing regardless, Little Totsy was giving me a hot muga tea while I was lying down and the shit burned my chest. Lordy mercy, I don’t wanna see hell ’cause that was some awful hot! I started thinking I was scarred for life but I’m on a fine road to recovery. It looks more like a birthmark since it’s not red anymore, although I liked my cleavage the way it was before the tea party. The damnest things have happened to me since I met up with you folks. I feel like I can tell you anything, in a kinda-sorta way. Know what I mean? But I probably won’t. We’re doing good the way we’re going. And since we’re being all open and honest and whatnot, you’d do well to not tell me some things about yourself too. We’re gonna keep keeping it real without getting totally naked and wind up divorcing each other (wink, wink).
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You have such an innocent looking face, how could you do something like that???
I’ll bring you some hibiscus, well maybe I should send you a care package.
I am innocent (hehehe!). I just wanted that dirt with no problems, so you know, a girl has to do what she has to do.
I’d pay for you to send. Will be awhile before I need any though.
Yum. Not so much for the burn, but hibiscus is yummy. <3
Yep. That burn was yucky. Must work on getting rid of the mark before the warm weather returns.
I LOVE fruit tea of any sort.. never drink the other stuff at all..
You should try. I loooove Mango.
I found some cool teas at this place…….http://www.atlanticspice.com/
Thanks. I like that site. They even have snacks and I looove snacking.
You are welcome…..I like to help where I can..
I have to admit to having burned myself on my tea once or twice as well. Hibiscus in the bags isn’t the same but I’d never dream of asking you to share yours as long as I don’t have to share mine.
Listen to you. Being all stingy and whatnot.
I would have never figured you for a smuggler, Totsy! Damn! I smuggled a switch blade knife in from Mexico. So glad I got to keep it, but I can’t find it now and haven’t been able to find it for 15 years or so. Never mind. It ain’t murder and statute of limitations is probably in full effect by now.
Use some aloe vera plant juice on that burn. No scars ever! I love coffee and great teas. But fruity teas leave me untouched.
Yep. And I’d do it again for the sake of taking another risk. You know, it’s like robbing a bank. You can’t do it just once and feel that sense of success. Probably best you lost that knife. Only hunters sport knives and I can’t imagine you in a hunting suit in the wild.
I forgot about that aloe vera. I’m gonna jump right on it. Thanks.
And here I was thinking you went all wonky on me, Totsy. That you were hanging tea bags from a hat and votin’ ‘Publican. I shouldda known.
No wonkiness going on over here. Not to that extent anyway.
Hmmm, never been a tea drinker. Well except for Texas Sweet Tea, that I drink copious amounts of during the summer.
I am going to second the Aloe recommendation! Use it fresh from the plant, much better that way.
I’m a big fan of herbal concoctions too…but prefer to smoke them.
You’re perfectly legal on the west coast then.
I am so impressed at your sneaking contraband into the country. If I tried that, the customs official would look at my face and see SAND written all over it. You’re obviously a good actress as well as an artist and writer.
I was scared as the deacons too. Felt like the sun was shining right on me, I was so hot with nervousness. Funny thing is, I’ve barely paid attention to that sand since I return.
Totsy, you smooth criminal, you! There is no way I would have gotten sand past the custom officials. My sweating palms, nervous gait, and stutter would have given me away! Hibiscus tea. Oh my! Would you believe I have yet to taste it? Methinks it worth the burn! ha! Hope it didn’t leave a permanent mark, my friend!
I’m gonna follow that aloe vera tip. There is a mark but I think it’ll go away in good time. If not, I have to make it look cute some kinda way. Do try the tea but make sure you’re sitting up straight upon first sip.
Burn, baby, Burn! You know you can tell us ANYTHING. <3 Xx
Oh, no more burning for me. I wanna be hot but not in that way.
I’m not a tea drinker either, Totsy. Just wondering, though, what are you going to do with the jar of sand? Build your own beach?
I won’t be building any beaches unless I get a loan from Mittens.
Sounds good. I have hibiscus plants. I have to look up how to make the tea. Maybe I can make some.
You’ve for you very own plant? Well, I’d never thought about getting one. May come in handy when my tea runs out. Now I’m on the hunt for a green thumb.