Quarantine Life: Day 56, Rainy Day Matcha
It’s the first rainy day we’ve had in months. There’s just something about rainy days that always puts me in the mood for a cup of tea. It reminds me of when I lived in England and tea was a sacrosanct ritual. Tea was a part of my daily routine. I had tea and a piece of Nutella toast for breakfast, tea at lunch, tea with sandwiches while I wrote my papers in the afternoon and tea when I needed something relaxing before bed. In those days, I usually stuck with Earl Grey, Lady Grey or English breakfast with a splash of whole milk and a spoonful of sugar… and a plate of chocolate-dipped digestives (cookies), of course.
In honor of those cherished memories and of today’s London-style drizzle, I’m going to treat myself to a fine cup of hot matcha tea. In staying with the spirit of my spa day post last week, in which I wrote about wanting to create “special” experiences even in quarantine, I’m bringing out my grandmother’s fine China tea set for the occasion. I love the beautiful pink flowers. It makes me feel like I could be having tea in a Jane Austen novel. Cheers!
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