The ritual of tea is wonderful way to greet the morning. It is a custom that began in my childhood, and today is an automatic part of how I begin my day. An electric tea kettle, tea pot, cup, and tea are all that is needed to set the day into positive motion.
It is a practice that employes the senses. The sound of the water being poured into the kettle and it bubbling as it comes to a boil. The smell of the tea leaves as they are measured into the tea pot and their rich aroma as the boiling water is added to the leaves. The feel of the pot in your hand as the water is added and then the cup as the tea is poured. The sight of the rich amber gold liquid as the tea enters the cup, and the taste as it is slowly sipped and swallowed.
Ah, a feast for all senses on any morning, winter, spring, summer or fall.
A day that starts properly often leads to wonderful surprises as it continues. This simple ritual lays the foundation for me to pursue my daily practice of writing.
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