In our fast-paced world, we often need small rituals
to help us slow down and savor the moment.
My husband and I like to start each day with a leisurely cup of
tea. If the rest of the day whizzes by,
at least there will be peace each morning, if only for ten minutes. My favorite tea is an Irish brand – Lyon’s original blend, which my mom and I discovered
during our trip to Ireland. According to
official tea-gurus, there is a definite method to tea heaven. Follow these steps, and you, too, can make
yourself the perfect cup of tea.
1. Boil the water quickly and keep it boiling for
five minutes to make it softer.
2. Use a little of the boiling water to warm the
pot.
3. Put your teabags or loose tea into the pot, then
add the boiling water. Use two four-gram teabags to a liter of water, or one
teaspoon of loose tea per cup.
4. Leave the tea to brew, but not for too long;
after about five minutes, the tea can get bitter.
5. Remove the teabags and give the tea a stir to
ensure a consistent taste (otherwise it will be stronger at the bottom of the
pot).
6. Pour into
cups or mugs and add milk, honey or sugar, as desired.
What's your favorite tea?
