The Peaceful Tranquillity of Tea Meditation

How this daily practice turns a simple tea session into a short spiritual and energetic retreat.

Photo: ©Mary Ann Rollano

Morning tea feels peaceful when taken in bed. I begin each day with a soothing cup of Black Dragon Pearl, making this my favorite time of day.

“Bed tea” is absolutely magical. I never heard of it until I saw The Crown. Queen Elizabeth had her morning tea in bed while reading her newspapers with her corgis. I discovered it had a name when Henrietta Lovell called it bed-tea in her book Infused. It must be British - it’s so relaxing and ridiculously indulgent.

With the house still quiet, a cup of tea, and the early morning light streaming in, I find it’s the perfect time to reflect—inside work, if you will—meditation.

It’s the little joys

You may have heard that meditation or mindfulness can promote well-being and give you inner peace. And, of course, that may be true. 

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