24: Hydrate - Mint, Nettle, and Rose Tea
“Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with it and that this very moment of my lifting the bowl to my lips is eternity itself transcending time and space?”
Reflection:
I love tea. I grow herbs and flowers that I know I will enjoy as tea. I love to plant them, and tend them, and to see them grow. My favorites are chamomile, peppermint, nettle, coreopsis and rose. I love the harvest; the smell of the leaves and petals newly picked is pleasant to my senses. I enjoy the process of drying and storing; I feel industrious. I collect the water in a kettle, apply heat, and wait. The waiting helps me to practice being fully present as I anticipate my cup of freshly brewed tea. I hear the whistle; the water is ready. I pour, and the steam calms me. I drink, and I feel warm inside. I hold the cup in my hands, and I am comforted. I enjoy the tastes. I relax knowing all of the benefits of this herb and that, knowing that it is also hydrating my cells. Yes, I do love my tea and that I make time for tea. I hope you will take some time today to enjoy tea with me. Let’s drink a cup together and feel how good it is to be alive, drinking our tea.
Recipe:
Peppermint, Nettle, and Rose Tea
Items Needed to Create:
A tea cup
A kettle or pot
A tea infuser
Ingredients:
1 T of a blend of dried peppermint, nettle leaves, and rose petals
1 cup of boiling water
Directions:
Place your blend in in a tea infuser and place into the cup. Bring your water to a boil and pour over your leaves. Cover and let it steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the cover and the leaves, and enjoy.
Questions:
Do you take time for tea?
What types of tea do you prefer?
When do you take your tea?
Do you like your tea cold or hot?
Do you sweeten your tea?
Do you grow your own tea?
Do you make your own herbal tea blends?
What do you like about tea?
How does drinking tea make you feel?
Gratitude:
I am thankful for tea. I am thankful for how calm, peaceful, and content I feel when I am drinking tea. Tea makes me feel warm and cozy and I am thankful for this. I am thankful for the healing benefits of tea. I am truly grateful for the hydrating effects of tea. I love that I have learned to grow my own tea and have my discovered my favorite blends.
Blessings
Thank you for joining me today! I hope you have a beautiful rest of your day! Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you.