Practical ideas for bringing a calm cup into ordinary moments.
Before messages and plans, a cup brewed with a little attention sets a gentle tone.
Individually wrapped tea and a bottle with an infuser make the ritual portable.
On a quiet afternoon, let the tea take as long as it needs — and so can you.
Starting points only — taste and adjust to your preference.
Tea
Water temperature
Steeping time
Green
75–85 °C
2–3 min
Oolong
85–95 °C
3 min
Black
90–100 °C
3 –4 min