an equal opportunity drinker

I like the ritual of tea.  I like it at home where I can boil the water in a kettle and pour it into a cup my sister gave me many moons ago and dip in one of those lovely Haney & Son's sachets.

And I love it at my desk at work where I have to microwave the water and pour it into a cup my friend Hilda gave me in 1993 when we worked together and shared an office. 

There is something soothing about the dipping, followed by inhaling that mildly fragranced steam, and wrapping your hands around the mug while you hunch your shoulders up and go "ahhh".    

I don't think I will ever give up coffee.  Coffee with breakfast is a must.  Espresso after a meal in Italy is a requirement.  Cappuccino at the locally owned coffee shops while on vacation is a preoccupation.  I am an equal opportunity drinker though which means tea in the afternoon at work and in the evening at home is not only allowed, it is encouraged. 

Comments

[Krissy]

I've been enjoying a new evening ritual of some Chamomile before bed...love it:) I also love that my mom left her big yellow mug at my house, which happens to fit perfectly between my hands to warm me through.

[linda]

Ha! I have that same cup, also given to me by a coworker friend. Truly there is something about wrapping your hands around a mug o' tea, very comforting.

[Joan]

I am not a tea snob. I love my coffee, lattes, blended coffee drinks at Starbucks...but I equally love my teas...i can't use a kettle on the stove anymore, burnt 2 of them up, so now have an electric one with auto shut-off. Probably saved the house from burning down.

The whole tea ritual is heavenly...something very Zen about it. Along with what you do I also press my cup against my cheek...

My current favorite is Teavanna's Youthberry/Wild Orange Spice blend...over the moon smell good.

[Michel Murphy]

The "Snap Out of it" girl is one of my favorite images.