Stayed up late for the US presidential debate, and wishing I hadn't! Therefore tired and in need of tea. What better then, than a look at the connection between tea, Portugal and 17th Century England.

That fascinating story told after a weather check, which can be found here - https://www.tea.co.uk/catherine-of-braganza

The Expatsportugal.com social mentioned - https://expatsportugal.com/event/portugal-calling-online-social-meet-up-2/

Today's 'Palavra do Dia': "Mecânico" - mechanical - in honour of this week's GMP! Wine Club selection, 'Clockwork Orange' - https://shop.antoniomacanita.com/product/a-laranja-mecanica-alentejano

More about that winemaker, who caused a "hubba hubba" and "ooh Matron" stir this morning - http://www.antoniomacanita.com/en/

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