“Tea time.” Those two words are music to my ears. As self-proclaimed tea fanatics, we all enjoy a good tea time. But everyone’s different, we all have our own tea times and rituals, and today I’d like to share mine.
My first cup of tea is in the morning with breakfast. I always make one cup of black tea with milk and sugar and enjoy it either inside at the breakfast table or outside on the deck in the summer. This is the tea that wakes me up and prepares me for the day ahead. This is followed by a cup after lunch to aid with digestion. I generally enjoy a cup of white or green tea a few minutes after lunch; this tea also helps me relax for the coming afternoon.
One of my favorite tea times is after school when I have five or so of my friends over to have tea. I make up a few little pots and we enjoy them around a table and talk about the day’s events. My after dinner tea is very similar to my after lunch tea. I have a cup of white or green tea after dinner and sit quietly in a corner and reflect on the day. My last tea of the day I have about an hour before I go to bed. I have a small cup of oolong to help me relax and prepare for bed. For me, this final cup of tea is the perfect conclusion to my day.
As schedules change, the school year ends, and I start working for the summer, my tea times change a bit. On days when I work from 8-1, then 4-8 I am given the perfect time for and afternoon cup of tea. This is my favorite tea time as I often enjoy a cup of black tea and a bit of bread while reading a good book.
In closing, tea time is my favorite time of day no matter when it is. It’s a time for relaxing, socializing and peace. Each tea time for me is a wonderful thing, and I’m sure everyone can agree. Now that I’ve shared my favorite time for tea I’d love to hear yours!
My absolute favourite tea time is breakfast when I’ll drink at least 600ml of either kabusecha or sencha. Nothing of note can happen before this. One of my favourite things to have for breakfast is burgers! Although rare, this is the breakfast I look forward to the most. And I’m having it tomorrow! Can. Not. Wait. Normally I’ll want quite a deep fukamushi or kabusecha to go with my burgers, otherwise the flavours can get a little lost! Second favourite tea time is after lunch: black tea with milk – the classic English cuppa – although it has to be in a mug!
Isn’t it interesting how the tea we drink can become associated with a specific tea cup.
I think my favorite cup is that first one in the morning. I sit on my deck in the spring/summer and fall and take in nature that surrounds me. In the winter, I’m sitting by the window. I feel at peace with the world. I am blessed to live in the most beautiful spot I’ve ever seen.