When it comes to hunting down every item in Stardew Valley, the process can take a long time, which makes missing a particular item attached to an event or character very stressful. Fortunately, developer ConcernedApe is aware that accidentally overlooking content can be incredibly frustrating for those who want to experience everything on offer, so several back-ups are included to ensure everything can be found. Of course, when these measures are a little difficult to detect, the community is quick to provide some much-appreciated advice on where to head next.
Posted to Reddit by almondmilkbabie, the confused player expressed concern about not having gathered the Tea Sapling, believing that they may have accidentally thrown it away.
With 300 hours in Stardew Valley and a maxed-out friendship with Caroline, the fan turned to the community for answers, and as can be expected, knowledgeable Farmers saved the day. To gain the Tea Sapling, players must enter the sunroom through the door in Caroline's kitchen after gaining two Friendship levels to see the cutscene that rewards the item; it's fairly obtuse so it makes sense why almondmilkbabie missed it.
Players who somehow miss the Tea Sapling cutscene or want to...