Tea Rituals | by Madisyn Taylor Coffee may be the power beverage that gets us revved up in the morning and fuels us when we're burning the midnight oil, but tea is the drink we turn to when we want to relax and be refreshed at the same time. Black, green, white, herbal, hot, or ice cold, tea is more than a soothing beverage. It can be a ritual, a cultural experience, and even a spiritual practice. The reverence for tea has inspired ceremony in many cultures. From the spirituality of Chanoyu, the Japanese way of preparing and serving tea, to the sharing of Maté in Latin America, tea rituals are for celebration, ceremony, and relationship bonding. In China, tea rituals are part of many wedding ceremonies with the bride and groom serving their elder relatives in a show of respect and gratitude. The Chinese art of drinking and serving tea has been a source of inspiration for poetry and song. The Russian custom of chaepitie has inspired a unique style of teapots, caddies, teacups, and cozies. The samovar, a special brewing device, has become the symbol of the Russian tea ceremony and an object of art in its own right. Iced tea, popular in the U.S., as well as other parts of the world, is a modern ritual bringing cool relief on a sweltering summer day. You can turn your own tea time with a friend into a simple ceremony by preparing your tea with the intention of offering nourishment and good wishes to the other person. When you are seated together, rather than drinking your tea right away, look at one another and express your gratitude and appreciation for your friendship. When you pour the tea, again intend it as an offering. Drink your tea slowly, savoring its flavor and aroma. Let its warmth or its coolness soothe your body. When you are finished drinking your tea, thank your friend for taking part in this nourishing ritual with you. Whether savored in the presence of another or tasted alone, the custom of drinking tea provides a soothing pause in our hectic world. Drinking tea can be a daily ritual that brings inner calm and clarity to the body, mind, and soul. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Jacqui Justice Struggling with stubborn hormonal belly fat and totally frustrated with your lack of results--no matter what diet and exercise plan you've tried? And thought to yourself, "I'm eating and exercising the same as I always have, and I just can't lose an ounce"? If you're about to go postal on the next person that tells you to "just eat less and exercise more", and you desperately want to feel vibrant, healthy and feminine again--listen to these important facts! You are certainly not alone, ladies. When surveyed, abdominal belly fat, or the "menopausal middle" as it is known, is the number 1 complaint and most annoying menopausal symptom among women ages 38 to 65. And let's be honest; a combination of belly fat and belly bloat is not only a health risk, it's a major mood crusher. However, what you really need to know is there ARE solutions. With this game-changing course from nutrition and weight loss resistance expert, Jacqui Justice, you'll get the knowledge and tools you need to reverse, decrease, and even eliminate these symptoms so that you can get back to the way you used to look and feel before all this hormonal havoc took over! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. Finding Peace When Relationships Change 3. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 4. Chakra Dance to Change Your Life 5. Fit and Fierce Over 40 6. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 7. Overcoming Body Stiffness 8. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 9. From Codependent to Independent 10. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas
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