I live in Oz but have married a Brit and have to confess the cup of tea has taken on a whole new meaning in my life. It is perfect for any occasion.
Not sure what to write next – have a cup of tea.
A seemingly innocent conversation now teetering on the brink of an argument – have a cup of tea.
Just in from work – cup of tea. Just arrived at work – cup of tea. Just up in the morning – cup of tea. Just before bed – a cup of tea (chamomile of course).
Eyeing up those yummy cookies in the cupboard – have them with a cup of tea.
Bad phone call – cup of tea.
Phone call which is bound to be long from recently “made single” girlfriend – mug of tea.
I reckon we could come up with a wonderful list from tea drinkers about the time tea saved their marriage, saved their sanity or just plain gave them time to "go slow."
How has tea therapy worked for you?
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I’ll confess that I don’t like it very much. But I’ve learned to drink it as a bonding ritual with other tea drinkers. Chai seems to work for me.
But I have memories of my mom having an afternoon cup of tea every day (not to mention after breakfast and dinner…decaf). Some days she’d invited friends over for tea. Other days she would go to their places. And for Mother’s Day for the last 10 years or more, we’ve given her gift certificates for tea for two at a local teahouse, so she can take a friend. Her students have even found out and some give her gift certificates too.
I guess that’s why I see it as such a bonding social ritual.
We got the sweetest wedding invitation earlier this year. The bride & groom included an RSVP card which had the usual “accepts” “declines” “# attending” and then added “please circle your favorite tea” with four lovely illustrations (the couple are both artists).