Mindfulness - Make a Ritual Out of Tea Time

Tea encourages a minimal lifestyle of frequent breaks for rejuvenation and asks us to be more present in the lives we lead. There's no time like now to share a pot of tea with loved ones and focus on what's really important.

Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water. The brewing and sipping of tea are important aspects of our daily lives as humans, especially here in England. A comforting cuppa is important for both individual relaxation and social interaction.

Beyond the fact that tea is just an everyday beverage, it has a deeper connection to philosophy and symbolism. Tea has a relationship to both civilization and nature, it plays an important part in how we live our lives and enjoy the moment. This understanding is shared across cultures and countries, connecting us all with a common ritual in the hectic world in which we live.

Next time you make a cup of tea, slow down and really engage all your senses. Enjoy the moment and be in the now. Watch the tea as it infuses and take a deep breath, inhaling all the delicate aromas. Take the brewing time as a moment to calm your thoughts and readjust the balance in your life.

A calming blend of tea has the energy of nature trapped within its leaves, and is able to restore our sense of well-being and bring many health benefits. Famed for its cleansing properties the drink is completely refined, yet arguably simple. In all its deep-rooted meaning, tea advocates a minimal lifestyle with deliberate breaks for rejuvenation.

Due to its versatility, tea can accommodate the tastes and preferences of its individual drinker wherever they may be in the world. In different countries teas are uniquely blended to reflect the tastes of the mother culture, often accompanied by a tradition or ritual. The drinks malleability calls for us all to be more flexible and adaptable in life.

Consequently, tea advocates a lifestyle of mutual awareness and togetherness. It asks us to be more focused on what is around us and to be present with our friends and family. In this complicated world sometimes all we need is to enjoy some quality time with the ones we love sharing a pot of tea.