Lecture on Smoking a Tea Cigarette

Introduction and Disclaimer

• Video produced in a safe, controlled environment.
• Viewers advised not to replicate any actions.

Personal Feeling and Introduction

• Feeling gloomy; seeking a new experience to lift mood.
• Decided to try smoking a tea cigarette.

Rolling the Tea Cigarette

• Difficult to roll due to small, dry tea leaves.
• Used "Time to Relax" tea by Lipton, containing lavender, linen, chamomile.
• Mixed in amber leaf tobacco to aid rolling.
• Used a rolling machine due to difficulty of rolling by hand.

Experience with Tea Cigarette

• Initial surprise at the flavors; expected tobacco but tasted lavender.
• Major notes: Lavender, chamomile, slight ginger (though not listed in ingredients).
• Presence of vanilla in both tea and cigarette.

Taste and Aroma

• Tea cigarette has a distinct aromatic smell like incense.
• Comparisons drawn to cigar smoking for taste rather than nicotine.
• Comment on the roughness felt in the throat, not uncomfortable.

Personal Reflection

• Talks about struggling with seasonal mood changes.
• Emphasizes self-worth and the miracle of individual existence.
• Recognizes expectations and pressures of achieving success and happiness.

Observations About the Cigarette

• Impressed with how well it burns.
• Considers using tea cigarette for aroma in the room.
• Comments on the long-lasting experience (13-15 minutes).

Conclusion and Rating

• Rates experience 9/10; notes roughness in throat could be improved.
• Enjoyed the experience, plans to try again.
• Encourages viewers to enjoy the video and hopes it was calming.