Last week we were at the Alma, our local supermarket. This store is so different from the little “delicatesys” that are all over our neighborhood, where I normally shop because I can walk to them.
The Alma is as close to an American-style supermarket as I’ve ever seen around here. Imagine: They have carts—the kind you push, not baskets you carry. And more important, you can actually fit down the aisles with them.
(Compare this to our tiny neighborhood shops that put paper towel next to pickles next to bars of soap and usually carry only two of of any item. The Alma, in contrast, is bigger and more corporate and can offer “luxury” items…like fancy tea.)
So while Keith and Anna stood in line, I wandered to the tea aisle. I love tea—and even more, I love tea packaging. I mean, I am the ultimate sucker for a cool box even if it contains the worst tea in the world. (Ginger vanilla chai, anyone?) And so here in the tea aisle, I took a little pause to admire the very cool altered-photo design on these tea tins.
Of course I bought one. Simone de Beauvoir. I think an upcoming project is going to include some similar altered-photo design…maybe some architecture photos, turned artsy black and white.
And that cool yellow background. I’m really into yellow at the moment, so that may come into it too. What do you think?
And you know? The tea inside (citrus rooibos) is really good.
Happy Friday and Happy Valentine’s Day!
I love tea as well. And I buy the same types over and over again–Camomile, Rooibos (plain), and Green. Unfortunately, tins are not available. The only tins I have are from a long ago trip to England. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you shared your shopping experience. Tea in a tin would be nice. I love tea! I am always trying something new, but go back to the same Harris Green Tea with a spoon of honey. Local natural raw honey. I buy Wildflower or Alfalfa honey. Love them both. I’m gonna go and make myself a cup of tea now and watch your video. Hugs!!
Hmmm…green tea with a spoon of raw honey–that sounds wonderful!