All tagged mindfulness

Tea and Global Leadership

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by doctoral students Ashley Miller, Joslyn Williams and Hannington Masereka Kule who are taking a global leadership course within an educational and organizational learning and leadership program at Seattle University. I had never thought of myself as a global leader and I am honored to have been interviewed for their project. Their questions made me reflect on many interesting topics that often get overlooked when thinking about tea.

Are tea people cat people?

As a tea lover and cat mom of two (but also an animal lover in general), I’ve always wondered whether there is a connection between being a tea drinker and being a cat lover. There seems to be a recurring pattern but is it true or is it a misconception or a stereotype? I asked my newsletter subscribers and here are the results of that survey.

Tea and Mindfulness. Drinking matcha and writing a haiku

What is mindfulness? Being present in the moment, enjoying the beauty of little things, being intentional with one’s thoughts and actions are all things tea lovers can easily teach themselves by cultivating a tea ritual. Over the next 10 weeks join me for a “Tea and Mindfulness Series” for tea lovers on the blog. My goal is to inspire you and get inspired for my future tea endeavors.

November tea and mindfulness

This time of year, we might get caught up in a great deal of stress and anxiety instead of enjoying ourselves and our loved ones and we might need a grounding inspirational moment to find balance again. I hope this collection of quotes and some of my most recent tea photography can help you ground yourself in your most stressful moments and inspire you to make a cup of tea for yourself or to share with someone else, because after all a mindful tea moment can be one of the most effective self-care strategies.