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Kalim
Kalim
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Oh! The next question's gonna be the last. Alright, I'm gonna give this one my best shot...
"Tell us how you spend your days off"!
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Jade
Jade
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My free days, is it... The way I spend them differs wildly based on the occasion at hand, so I am actually unsure of where to even begin with.
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Kalim
Kalim
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You change up how you spend them that often?
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Jade
Jade
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Indeed. There is just so much here on the land which piques my interest... No amount of time would ever suffice for me.
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Kalim
Kalim
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Wow~ So what did you do over the last break?
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Jade
Jade
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For the most recent days off... Ahh, I did some tea blending.
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Kalim
Kalim
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Ooh! That's nice, I do that too sometimes. It's pretty fun, right!
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Jade
Jade
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Yes, it is. Even if you were to use the same ingredients for blending, you can witness changes to the tea's aroma, flavour, and its resulting tint from pouring the hot water in just by tweaking their amounts...
And the end result would often betray one's expectations. The art of tea blending is quite profound.
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Kalim
Kalim
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I get you! If you get the amount of tea leaves wrong, it could become suuuuper bitter, or have a weak scent and all that.
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Jade
Jade
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Exactly. Its unpredictable nature is also fascinating in its own right, however.
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Kalim
Kalim
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What kind of tea leaves do you use for blending, Jade?
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Jade
Jade
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I am not particularly picky about the origin, harvest period, or grade of the tea leaves I use. I personally believe that adventure is key to success, after all.
The unusual ones I have used also include the plants which I picked by my very hand during my Mountain Lovers' Club activities.
Those which are known as weeds can even be utilised as ingredients once you dry and roast them.
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Kalim
Kalim
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Wha-?! Weeds too?!
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Jade
Jade
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Hehe, unthinkable, isn't it? Moreover, the same plant's flavour can also change based on the environment it was grown in.
Being able to enjoy such minute changes is the true appeal of preparing your own ingredients.
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Kalim
Kalim
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Wow~ That sure sounds like fun! I'll probably try gathering my own ingredients for blending next time too.
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Jade
Jade
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Please, go ahead. For plants that can be sourced from the college compound, I would recommend thyme and cleavers.
Using only those two varieties has felt lacking as of late, so I am also growing some plants on my own to serve as raw ingredients.
I was thinking of using the flower I had ordered before to add fragrance to a blend since it appears to be blooming very soon.
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Kalim
Kalim
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You're going that far for this?! That's so incredible. You're really passionate about tea blending, Jade.
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Jade
Jade
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That is because I am apparently the type of person who would yearn to pursue something to the ends of the world once it catches my attention.
Ah, right. If I ever do create a satisfactory tea blend in the future, my intention is to serve it in the Mostro Lounge.
When that time comes, please do stop by for a sip, Kalim.
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Kalim
Kalim
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It feels like I got to know a lot about you today, Jade. Thanks for chatting with me about all that!
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Jade
Jade
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And I you. I was able to have an enjoyable time thanks to you, Kalim.
If I am not mistaken, what comes after the interview is the journey along the Birthday Road via flight, correct?
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Kalim
Kalim
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Yeah! Here you go, it's the broom prepared for you.
There's lots of blue and white flowers among the ones used as decor around the bristles, so it has a super refreshing look to it. It suits you real well!
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Jade
Jade
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Hehehe, that is quite the honour.
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Kalim
Kalim
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So woosh off to everyone with the broom and get tons of birthday wishes before coming back!
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Jade
Jade
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Alright. I'll be sure to head off with a woosh, wholeheartedly accept everyone's sincere wishes and make my way back here.
I am reluctant to fly in front of crowds...but I shall ensure that my responsibility as the birthday boy is duly fulfilled.
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