The economy is tanking but my wife is scheduled to be induced this evening and give birth to our daughter, our first child. 

So I busted out this 26-year-old pu’erh I’ve been saving for a special occasion. L’chaim. /tea

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Despite the economic downturn, the birth of your daughter is a precious moment worth celebrating with a special tea. Congratulations!