Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Roseanne concluded her talk with a flourish, "Let's not even get started on the poetic musings of the past, finding the essence of life in a cup of tea. What we're really doing here, gathering around for a cuppa, is searching for those life lessons in the brew, grasping at the real meaning of existence." She ended on a high note, "Springtime promises and our tea dates never missed-may our bonds grow stronger with each passing year. Thank you."

With that, Roseanne stood up, bowing deeply to the audience.

The room fell silent for a moment before erupting into thunderous applause.

"Brilliant!"

Mrs. Jackson of Modern Jackson Designs, whose early years revolved around the tea business from cultivation to sale had initially been skeptical. She came upon hearing that a seasoned tea master would be speaking and was somewhat disappointed to see a young tea artist instead.

"Such wisdom from Ms. Cole!"

Youth, in her mind, equated to inexperience and mere showmanship without a real understanding of tea.

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doing, and every move she made while making that tea was perfect. Mrs. Jackson was

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was with her son. Now, seeing her command

Roseanne spoke so eloquently, Beverley truly experienced the charm of having the