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水開之前


  • 09/26/2026

    慢火

    一九七〇年代中期的台北,不論下了多少雨,空氣依舊是悶熱的,帶著濕氣。 Continue reading

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  • 04/21/2026

    High Mountain Oolong 

    Many people love high mountain tea for its delicate aroma, smooth texture, and clean, comforting taste — gentle yet layered. Continue reading

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  • 02/02/2026

    Butter Tea

    Good butter tea should be smooth, creamy and warming – Like a good slow 70s Romance that conquers thee odds. Continue reading

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  • 01/05/2026

    Cold Brew Matcha

    particularly known for boosting dopamine Continue reading

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  • 10/14/2025

    Water

    There used to be a small zit on the left side of my nose, same as my dad’s. I removed it — Continue reading

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  • 09/12/2025

    Grenadine Soda

    or sometimes called a Shirley Temple – the classic mocktail named after the famous child star – is a fizzy, ruby-red drink made with grenadine and sparkling soda. Continue reading

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  • 09/11/2025

    Chamomile

    Every old house carries the weight of time, yet within its walls live countless stories of love and resilience. Continue reading

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  • 07/24/2025

    Brown Sugar Ginger

    To be frank, there was no ginger in my tea, I was never fond of the spice. Continue reading

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About Me

Taiwanese –Living among the trees and tides of Salt Spring Island. I write between sips of tea, dog walks, garden weeds, and the clatter of pots in the kitchen.

從島嶼到島嶼 國家到偏鄉
用自己種的蔬果香草,煮飯、泡茶。
在水開之前,把碎念寫成文字。

I don’t know where this is going yet — but like most pots on the stove, it starts with a simmer.

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近期文章

  • 慢火
  • High Mountain Oolong 
  • Butter Tea
  • Cold Brew Matcha
  • Water

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近期文章

  • 慢火
  • High Mountain Oolong 
  • Butter Tea

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