Episode 4: The Mortal Instruments

Three for Tea

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear."

In honor of Christmas, (and Buddy the Elf), we turn our discussion towards all things holiday related such as Winter Tea, Holiday Albums and, of course, hunting demons. 

Listen in as we have an in-depth discussion of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, sing some of our favorite "classic" Christmas songs and hilariously get interrupted during recording, despite our "DO NOT DISTURB" sign. Excitement, laughter and *Spoilers* are all present in this episode! 

(NO pun intended). 

xoxo,

*Pinkies Out*

Tea of the day: Winter Solstice by Peet's Coffee & Tea. (Vanilla and orange citrus flavors.)

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Episode 3: Mockingjay

Hey Three for Tea fans!



Episode 3 is up and ready for your listening pleasure!

Our guest Becky joins Kristal and Ashley as we discuss Mockingjay after all seeing it opening weekend! Our tea of the day is Jessi's Tea by Davids Tea. Roobois, lavender and honeybush flavors accompany us while we talk about our reactions to Mockingjay, play would you rather and list the books we are currently reading. Enjoy!






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New Logo!

The new Three for Tea logo has arrived!

The Graphic design skills are strong with this one. 

Keep an eye out for a new podcast being posted TOMORROW on Saturday, November 22! We will be discussing MOCKINGJAY, the Hunger Games books and our reactions after seeing the movie tonight! We will also have a special guest on the show; Rebecca!! 

New episode coming tomorrow!

Episode #2 on itunes

Hello lovelies!

    We finally recorded our second episode. Listen in as we sip on Stormy Night by David's Tea and discuss Halloween, Harry Potter, and Julienne's 21st birthday. We hope you enjoy!

   In other news, our podcast has officially posted to iTunes. You can find us by searching in your iTunes store and downloading the podcast app. Subscribe and leave us some feedback! We would love to hear from any of our listeners. You can comment on here or email us at threeforteapodcast@gmail.com with any suggestions, questions, or even tell us what you want to hear. 

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Pinkies out!

The Gypsy, the Pirate and the Evil Queen.

This past weekend we attended the Northern California Renaissance Fair in Gilroy. It was Julienne's third time, my second time and Kristal's first time going. And all I can say is: 

"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!" We went with our friend, and future podcast special guest Molly, and each of us dressed up in very different characters that truly fit our personalities perfectly. 

Molly was a dark fairy which suited her love of glitter and tutu's, her angelic face, multiple piercings and RAVE-attending nature.

Kristal dressed as a pirate. Her ruthless, no non-sense, sassy self was perfectly portrayed in the form of Captain Cut-throat. 

Julienne was the Evil Queen. Influenced after Once Upon A Time's Evil Queen Regina, she wore a confident and prideful smirk all day. Her elegance and self proclaimed "bitch face" served her well. 

I was dressed as a Gypsy. I'd like to think it embodied my free spirit. and joyful presence. Julienne, Molly and Kristal would have you believe I was a gypsy because I was their servant (Since I drove there, did all their hair, lent them my clothes and because I'm the darkest skinned). You racist jerks haha. 

During our visit to the 15th century, we encountered many treasures we wanted to buy including fox tails, pocket watches, wands and perfumes. Julienne and Kristal enjoyed iced chai tea, while Molly and I shared a delicious pile of Ye Ole' Fish and Chips. Sin called to the ladies and I as we were lured to the Ice Cream tent for scoops of mint chip. Though probably not accurate to the times, it was damn good in the 90 degree heat. 

We experienced Henna, skeleton parades, the Queens Court, people dressed as fairies, pirates and wizards, and a very cute guy in plaid that we kept running into. (Missed Connections anyone??) We wandered into tents full of wench attire and the most beautiful jewelry. One tent had nothing but tea, where you could smell to your hearts desire, all the different teas they offered. One of which was called XOXO and was definitely my favorite chocolatey scent. While we did miss the Jousting tournament, and the show called "dirty laundry", we did see everything else we wanted to.

The Renaissance Fair was full of intrigue, excitement and temptation, and we can't wait to go back!

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Our very first podcast is up and ready for your listening pleasure! After introducing ourselves, we each share our extensive book lists, set October goals, and discuss the Renaissance Fair. Be prepared for giggling, mean girls references, and a lovely nail polish tangent. Pinkies out!

Tea of the day: Sweet Apple Cider by David's Tea. 

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*A very special thank you to Cody Leach for helping us along with this process. We would not have been able to do this if it wasn't for him answering all of my texts, lending us a mic, and showing us what to do. We invite you to listen to his podcast Nerds with Friends for some more nerdy fun!*

http://www.nerdswithfriendspodcast.com Our Brother podcast

Podcaster profile: Kristal

Hello internets!

    I'm Kristal, the third bookworm of our lovely trio. I am currently a college student majoring in English and hoping to be a writer. I have always loved reading. You get to journey into another life and another adventure. I am very happy to have found two girls who share my love of books. A few things that describe me and my life: Mother to a beautiful 4 year old girl. Crossfitter, nerd (nerds unite!), tea cup collector, coffee addicted, tea drinker, Disney fanatic, SF Giants, San Jose Sharks, Boise State Broncos, candle obsessed, animal lover, and Target shopper (who doesnt love Target?). Did I mention that I like to read?

     I look forward to our book discussions and finding new things to read. Because the never ending list just isn't long enough for me.


*No pic for now! One coming soon!*

Kristal's reading list 10/9 (in no particular order):
-Gone Girl
-The Mortal Instruments #7
-Looking For Alaska
-An Abundance of Catherines
-Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
-Talon
-The Cuckoo's calling
-The Silkworm
-The Magicians
-A Song of Fire and Ice
-The Wretched of Muirwood
-The Maze Runner
*And I will forever be waiting for the release of the final two books of the Obernewtyn Chronicles. If you have read the series, you know my pain.

Podcaster Profile: JULIENNE

Hey listeners, I'm Julienne :) I'm from San Jose, CA and I'm an Interior Design major at San Jose State University. I'm 20 years old (21 this month, October 20th!) and I'm a senior at SJSU. I spend my days designing, reading, drinking tea, squeezing in as many naps as possible, driving from place to place and belting out Disney songs in the car, working at a little wine bar, and always keeping in touch with my best girls, usually discussing a book and planning our next tea party!

I've been a tea & teacup collector for many years, and it has become a huge part of my life. I love hosting tea parties and going out to different tea shops and tea rooms. I'm also a cinephile but have more recently become a bookworm after my fellow podcasters, Kristal and Ashley, and I started our Books To Read lists, which will now never end! We will never cross off all the books!

I'm really excited to start this podcast. Though I cringe upon hearing my recorded voice played back to me, but recording our first podcast was super fun. I love texting these girls all day long about our current book/TV/actor/tea/anything obsessions, and getting to sit down and talk away about that stuff and share it with the world was super fun. We didn't want the podcasting to end! So, pour yourself a steaming cup and join Three For Tea in our extremely nerdy but awesome endeavors!

Reading List (as of October 5th, 2014. It will grow for sure):

The Mortal Instruments Series - Cassandra Clare
A Dog's Purpose - W. Bruce Cameron
A Casual Vacancy - J.K. Rowling
The Shoemaker's Wife - Adriana Trigiani
The Magicians - Lev Grossman
Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
The Almost Moon - Alice Sebold
Snobs - Julian Fellowes
Austenland - Shannon Hale
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin
Unwind series - Neal Shusterman
Will Grayson, Will Grayson - John Green & David Levithan
Let It Snow - John Green, Lauren Myracle & Maureen Johnson
The Silver Star - Jeannette Walls
Orange Is The New Black - Piper Kerman
It - Stephen King
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Galbraith & J.K. Rowling
The Silworm - Rober Galbraith
Half Broke Horses - Jeannette Walls

Podcaster profile: ASHLEY

Hi, I'm Ashley.

I love Disneyland, the SF Giants, ICE CREAM, tea and all things coconut. I am a runner, reader, tea cup collector, dog lover, renaissance faire wench, and aspiring designer. 

I am so excited to start this podcast and even more excited to share my knowledge of tea, books and ice cream with you. I am a nerd; I don't deny it. I love books, the MARVEL universe, tea, tea cups, making any kind of craft, nail polish, Parks and Recreation, Law and Order: SVU, Supernatural, The Renaissance Faire; all of it. I believe that being a nerd means you love something so much that you don't care how the world perceives your love for it. It means you are passionate, dedicated, committed to it, and you aren't afraid to show your devotion. I know this podcast will be a way that my fellow Three For Tea podcasters and I can share our fullest devotion of tea and books with you in a way that makes you equally as excited about it. 

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ASHLEY's READING LIST as of 7/12 (In order):

2014

-Divergent  -Insurgent  -Allegiant  -The fault in our stars -The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass -FOUR  -Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Yes, I realize I'm late to the game, give me a break). -Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn 2015 (COMPLETED) TMI #4- City of Fallen Angels The Mermaid's Sister Paper Towns Austenland Zoo (IN PROGRESS) The Alchemist Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Island of the Blue Dolphins Pride and Prejudice (PLANNING TO READ IN 2015) The Goldfinch Game of Thrones Alice in Wonderland Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Yes Please- Amy Pohler TMI #5- City of Lost Souls TMI #6- City of Heavenly Fire (2016?) Emma Jane Eyre Discovery of Witches The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street The Slap Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix The Outsiders  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows The Wednesday Sisters Orange is the New Black  Abundance of Katherine's  Looking for Alaska  The Glass Castle-Jeanette walls The Help The Maze Runner Dark places- Gillian Flynn (Maybe.. I heard it's scary). Sharp Objects- Gillian Flynn Palo Alto (NEW ADDITIONS) Tales from The Shadowhunter Academy Is everyone hanging out without me?- Mindy Kaling Not that kind of girl-Lena Dunham While We Were Watching Downton Abbey The Miniaturist The White Queen

This is not your mother's book club; Welcome to Three For Tea!

Hey podcast listeners!

Kristal, Julienne and I are so excited to enter the world of podcasting! As 3 best friends and true believers of all things reading, fangirling and tea, we cannot wait to share our perspective, opinions, knowledge and excitement about the things we love and feel strongly about. 

What you can expect to find from our podcast is a mixture of creativity, humor, book and movie suggestions, an insight into the mind of tea enthusiasts and definitely a glimpse at fangirls being fangirls and gushing about their latest book endeavors.

Listen in as we discuss current books we are reading, our theories, reactions, and opinions, all while drinking tea, a favorite past time of ours. You can expect to gain knowledge into the world of tea drinking and book reading. This is NOT your mother's book club. Join us as we open your eyes to the possibilities that books can bring, and educate you on what today's tea drinkers really drink. 

Stay tuned for individual posts about each of the Three For Tea podcasters!

And remember, pinkies out.