Slow Morning Tea and Meditation: Tea Ritual Ideas

There is nothing quite like a freshly brewed pot of tea
to get you going in the morning. -Phyllis Logan

Today's post series is dedicated both to cozy, slow living and to falling in love with slow mornings. This post is an invitation to morning tea and the tea lifestyle that fits so nicely within the slow movement.

If you're looking for ways to slow down mornings so you can enjoy them more, take a look at creating a morning tea time. If you love tea, you may find this post gives you ideas for using tea to create a soothing, slow moment in an otherwise rushed morning routine.

But don't miss the other posts in the series...

The Slow Living Lifestyle and Philosophy
Slow Living for Women of Faith
How Do You Want Your Mornings to Feel?
The Slow Morning Solution for Night Owls

To download all of the slow living posts in a free printable pdf & bonus getting started checklist, plus bonus information about slow living for families, go to The Slow Living eBook.

I structure my day by cups of tea. - S.T.Joshi

Slow Mornings & Morning Tea

Do you love tea? My own morning tea is the absolute best part of my morning. And I do structure my day around it.

Slow mornings make room for cups of tea, sipped slowly while reflecting, reading, journaling or staring out the window as the trees blog gently in the wind. During a slow morning, there will always be enough time to savor it.

And if mornings are a challenge for you, pausing for a big cup of tea may help you shift from still sleepy to willing to be awake. It also gives you a calming, soothing moment that keeps stress at bay before you move forward into whatever the day holds.

If your days often move fast, having morning tea can be one way to ease into it more slowly.

Here's a brief idea for a morning tea ritual...

Morning Tea Rituals

(1) Light a Tealight Candle: light it before you make your tea so you can see it's glow as you go through the tea-making ritual and then have it nearby as you sip.

(2) Meditation Moment: once your tea is made, take a moment as you sip to think about what the day holds for you and imagine it going the way you would like.

(3) Journal: jot down any thoughts or insights that come to you. You might even ask a question before making your tea and just leave it there as you sip, to see what pops into your mind in the form of inspiration, ideas or intuitive guidance.

(4) Reading: You can add reading to your tea moment, as part of a quiet time that includes the Bible or a devotional, or by reading your latest novel and starting your day with the relaxation of reading for pleasure.

(5) Blow Out the Candle: once you have finished your tea and journaling or reading, blow out your candle as an end to the ritual.

However you decide to enjoy your morning tea moment, just make sure there's plenty of time to savor each sip during your slow morning.

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine