Early morning tea...
I recently read a discussion on Flickr about whether and how to capture steam (from food) and that it is often faked with smoke. Not my first shot of a hot, fresh cup of tea; I'm thinking tea stays steamy longer than bread. I enjoy all my senses getting involved: the smell of the blend in the tin, watching the color disburse in the water, the sound of the sugar granules breaking the surface, the warmth of the cup, and of course, the taste. Having tea is one of my favorite morning rituals.
I recently realized that my favorite variety of tea has begun an affiliation that, to put it simply, I find appalling. And out of character - or so I would have thought. I am heartbroken to lose this little, daily moment of savoring what is good, what is simple, what is home. And I wonder, what should I do about it? Does this company really mean that they've joined up with the anger and hate? Or did they feel pressured? Extorted? Or am I overthinking it all? I am reminded of an article I read this month on the silent majority. I will probably write a letter to the tea company; not an angry, accusing letter, just the opinion of one loyal customer. I wonder if it will matter.
On the look-out for a new tea company to invest my mornings with, I contacted a small tea company that I followed on Instagram; they're a bit more local, and I asked a few questions. I got a response wondering about my questions, but when I explained my plight, I did not hear back. Salt in the wound! Or maybe I'm overthinking it again. I am not giving up, though. My mother-in-law introduced me to Constant Comment, which is also delightful and will do in a pinch; and Celestial Seasonings is local, but I like loose tea. If you have a favorite tea, company, blend, I would love recommendations!?
On the look-out for a new tea company to invest my mornings with, I contacted a small tea company that I followed on Instagram; they're a bit more local, and I asked a few questions. I got a response wondering about my questions, but when I explained my plight, I did not hear back. Salt in the wound! Or maybe I'm overthinking it again. I am not giving up, though. My mother-in-law introduced me to Constant Comment, which is also delightful and will do in a pinch; and Celestial Seasonings is local, but I like loose tea. If you have a favorite tea, company, blend, I would love recommendations!?
I ignore all the political stuff. Because, really -- we're probably all using lots of products that have affiliations that we don't agree with -- it's just that they're not vocal, so we have no way of knowing. I don't think boycotting is that effective -- there's always someone on one side or the other that will buy the product -- I know people think they're making a difference when they do, but it doesn't see like it to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your desire to stand up for what you believe to be right. I'm sorry it involves a sweet little routine that gives you so much pleasure.
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