• Visit a tea merchant, in person or on the Internet; ask for their advice to introduce you to this expansive world.
• Try a variety of teas with different aromas and tastes to establish your preferences; start with a dozen to decide on your tastes. You will prefer certain ones, your friends will love others; keep those you prefer and give the others to friends.
• Treat yourself and buy a lovely clay Yixing or ceramic Japanese teapot, a few small cups and a serving tray.
• Brew one full teaspoon of tea per 250 mL of hot water for about seven minutes; adjust to your taste. It is normal for tea to taste slightly bitter because of the polyphenols.
• Schedule tea breaks at home or at work.
• Choose a relaxing and soothing environment for enjoying this fine beverage.
• Savour this moment of introspection if you are drinking tea by yourself.
• Relish this moment of friendship if you are sharing it with a friend.
• Treasure this moment of culture and humanity, with 20 centuries of history behind it.

Eating Well, Living Well.

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