Tea, Slowly

One cup made and drunk with full attention

Japanese and Chinese tea practice, domesticated

Make one cup of tea with everything you have. The sound of water, the colour changing, the warmth through the cup, the first sip. Cultures built entire ceremonies on this because attention given to a small thing returns you to all things.

1. 1Choose a tea and put everything else down
2. 2Listen to the water, watch the pour
3. 3Hold the cup and feel the heat before drinking
4. 4Drink slowly with nothing else happening