Along these lines, may I recommend Masquerade by OO Sangoyomi? It’s loosely inspired by the Persephone myth. It takes place in pre-colonial sub Saharan Africa. The language is just beautifully done. I’m about a quarter of the way through, it’s wonderful

I’m a big earl gray fan, but granted I have never been a coffee drinker. I have gotten my husband to cut back a lot on his coffee consumption and he will drink teas with me.

We prefer loose leaf teas, they just taste better.

A Magic Steeped in Poison is my pal this weekend