HowTea is an earth pony, normal as everyone else. He attented potion-making classes in Canterlot's university, but his musical side was a bit lonely. After he finished potion-making studies, he attented Music University and met the school's best student. Octavia Melody.

HowTea is a tea farmer. He lives near Ponyville. He hates crowds and has a hard time when talking to females.

He doesn't live there for too long, so he doesn't know many ponies in the town.

One day, his travelling friend comes to him and shows him something he found.
They both are trying to figure out what is it and what does it mean.