Tea for Your Thoughts?

Hi Loves,

Ms. Tia is feeling contemplative today. And a good, strong cup of hot tea is just what the doctor ordered for a good sit down and think session.

It’s amazing how the steam from freshly brewed loose leaf tea clears my head. Whether it’s a classic caffeinated teas like English Breakfast or Earl Grey or a wild herbal tea like Ginger Cinnamon or Peppermint, I always think a little better with a tea cup in my hand. And we all know about the health benefits of tea–those can really put your mind at ease–but the natural, safe jolt of caffeine from tea or the herbal properties of some blends can actually make a difference if you’re preforming some mental gymnastics.

Can you guess what I’m thinking about?

My dates this weekend! You’re exactly right. Mr. GTD and I had a wonderful time. The weather was unseasonably warm this weekend so we opted to take our bikes and explore a recently rehabilitated bike trail instead of our original plans. And boy did we work up a thirst. Mr. GTD had the amazing forethought to pack a thermos of awesome sun tea. I thought my sun tea days were over this year, but I was wrong! Yum.

But then, on Sunday, I met Mr. Kent at the new tea shop he mentioned and we had the most stimulating conversation about tea production and the ethics and effects of the globalization of tea. My head was practically spinning with all the thought provoking things we talked about. It was great!

I still haven’t decided if I need to make a decision about Mr. GTD and Mr. Kent–but it might just be too early to tell. What I do know is that I’m glad that the tea I love is good for my body and my mind. After this weekend, I need all the mental and physical health benefits I can get!

OX and Tea,

Tia

(Beautiful photo, “Morning Cup of Tea” by Dragonflysky. CC liscened.)

Tags: caffeine, health benefits, Herbal tea, Mental Health Benefits, sun tea

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