Memories are evoked by senses; the smell of a fir tree reminds you of Christmas' past, hearing the sound of boy bands singing on the radio reminds you of dance parties in your room, and seeing a picture can remind you of adventures with your best friends. The taste and smell of Darjeeling Tea reminds me of awesome coffee conversations with Margaret, catching up with friends who had been absent from everyday life, and the beginning stages of my relationship with Dan. Peet's Coffee & Tea is a welcome familiarity when I feel so far away from friends and family that I care about. I even did some basic research on opening a Peet's here in Wilmington, alas, it is not a franchise business -- so I make do with my stockpile of Darjeeling tea and look forward to future encounters at my favorite downtown Livermore locale.
