A Proper Cup of Tea

Oh the JOY and the sweet pleasures of TEATIME. I invite you to take out your teatime treasures and enjoy a proper cup of tea with us!

First, you’ll want to put a kettle of water on the stove and choose a tea blend to steep! Try Up With Earl or Ritual + Rise if you want to start your day with an energetic yet focused intention!

While the water is warming, start to set your little treasures out for the teatime ceremony. If you have company, this is the perfect time for conversation. Share where you are, where you’ve been in life and what this ceremony brings up for you. Teatime is the perfect time to ground yourself and your company in being present with each other. If you are alone, consider making time to call a loved one or bring out a journal to reflect by yourself as a sort of meditative practice.

When the water is ready, bring the kettle over to your sitting area. Place the tea blend in a cup and pour the water over the leaves in a circular motion. Allow the tea to steep for the specified time and filter the leaves out with an infuser, pouring the liquid into your tea cup. Be sure to save the leaves for another steep!

Experience that first sip with joy. Allow the flavors and warmth to sit with you as you carry on your conversation or journaling. Bask in the moment and finish your cup with gratitude.

We hope this guide will encourage you to make more time for TEATIME. Add to your little treasure collection with a flower bud vase in our online Sanctuary.  These unique vases help to enhance the sacred ritual vibes in your space. Show us your teatime ceremony on Instagram by using #herefortheparTEA or tagging us @modestineteas