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Tea is a wonderful part of my daily routine. I Making tea can be a very relaxing and an
have dedicated areas in my kitchen for tea enjoyable experience. This experience starts
storage and preparation to make the tea with heating the water and listening as the
making process easier and save time. Creating water reaches the desired temperature. Have
a tea area in your home or in your workplace your favorite tea mug and infuser ready.
does not require a lot of space or money. Be Choose the tea you want to enjoy. Tea can be
creative with setting up your tea area at home loose leaf or in a tea bag depending on your
and/or work and try out different tea preference. Loose leaf tea allows you to see
accessories that work best with your space. To and feel the leaves as they are placed in the
get started, I suggest getting a stove top tea infuser. Pour the heated water over the leaves
kettle or electric water heater, a favorite mug, and allow them to steep for the desired time.
a measuring teaspoon, something to infuse Remove the infuser or tea bag. Take your time
the leaves if you are using loose leaf tea to really enjoy the look, smell and taste of your
(disposable/reusable tea bag, infuser basket or tea. Using your different senses allows you to
infuser tea ware) and one or two types of tea slow down and really be in the moment.
stored in a resealable bag or container.
Keeping tea stored at room temperature in a Consider adding tea to your daily self-care
resealable bag or container will protect it from routine. Have fun exploring the many tea
moisture and sun exposure. It is best to keep options available today and creating your
the tea accessories dedicated only for tea unique self-care experience with tea. With a
preparation to prevent contamination from bit of planning, fun and creativity, making tea
other strong food flavors and aromas, like can be affordable and relaxing at any time or
coffee. moment of the day. Remember that self-care
is not selfish, but essential for sustainable
health. You deserve to make your health a
priority and tea is one way help you to do just
that. Enjoy the Moment
Kathleen Edinger
TeaScapes
https://teascapes.com
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