there will be days when you come home and cry. i have really warmed up to the color gray over the last few years. if you need something back by a certain time, please let us know. check the small print when visiting a traditional tea house though: in addition to the tea itself, you may be charged a cover (literally "tea-water fee") for the elaborate process of preparing it as well as for any nibbles served on the side. thanks for the push in the right direction! 