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Spoiler: I now judge time by kettle whistles.

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If you’ve ever promised yourself you’d “drink more tea,” only to realize weeks later you’re still surviving on coffee fumes and wishful thinking—yeah, I’ve been there. But then one day, I decided to actually make tea a part of my day, not just a beverage but a mini ritual. And honestly? It changed everything.

Now, I’m not saying tea will solve all your problems… but it might gently nudge them into perspective while making your kitchen smell like calmness itself.

So here’s my daily tea routine, featuring a few of my favorite Amazon finds that make me feel like I live in a cozy Pinterest board—even on a Tuesday.

🌅 Morning Tea: My Slow(ish) Start

Let’s start with the truth: I am not a morning person. My brain doesn’t start working until it’s had a polite conversation with caffeine. So first thing in the morning, I fill my Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle (found on Amazon and, yes, worth every penny) with water and set it to the perfect temperature.

While it heats, I do the same thing I imagine every adult does—stare at the wall for two minutes and reconsider my life choices.

Then, I grab my go-to morning tea: Twinings English Breakfast. I like it strong, like the Wi-Fi signal I wish I had during Zoom calls. I brew it for four minutes in my glass teapot with infuser (this one’s from Amazon too—it looks fancy but is dishwasher safe, bless).

That first sip? It’s less “tea” and more “please let me function.”

Sometimes I’ll add a drizzle of honey from my OXO Honey Dispenser because I once tried pouring straight from the jar and ended up with sticky elbows. Not glamorous.

☀️ Midday Tea: My Reset Button

By noon, life’s usually yelling from all directions—emails, Slack pings, that mysterious notification that says “urgent” but isn’t. That’s when I make my second cup: green tea with lemon.

I keep a little tea drawer organizer (you can find it on Amazon) with different flavors—jasmine, matcha, mint, lemon ginger. The drawer makes me feel absurdly put together, like someone who has their taxes done early.

Midday tea is less about caffeine and more about pressing pause. I’ll take my cup outside if it’s sunny or sit by a window if it’s not. It’s five minutes of silence, or sometimes I’ll scroll Amazon again for things I definitely don’t need (last week it was a mug warmer shaped like a cat paw—don’t judge me).

It’s my mental “reset button,” and it works better than any productivity hack I’ve ever tried.

🌇 Evening Tea: My Wind-Down Magic

Here’s where it gets cozy. When the day’s wrapping up, I make myself chamomile or rooibos tea—something caffeine-free, something soft. My favorite is Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile, which tastes like a bedtime story in liquid form.

I usually brew it in my mug with an infuser lid because, honestly, who wants to wash another pot at 9 p.m.? Sometimes I’ll light a candle (this Amazon lavender soy candle has become my go-to) and pretend I’m living my best self-care montage.

This is the cup that tells my body, “Hey, you survived today. That’s enough.”

💡 Bonus: Weekend Tea Experiments

Weekends are for fun—like trying chai latte kits from Amazon or pretending I’m a herbalist mixing loose leaves. I bought a little set of glass jars for my teas, labeled them with chalk pens (mostly for the aesthetic), and now I feel like I run a tea apothecary.

Sometimes I’ll do iced hibiscus tea in a mason jar with mint and orange slices, and suddenly my kitchen feels like a café in Austin. Other times, I’ll make London Fog with Earl Grey, a splash of vanilla syrup, and frothed milk from my handheld milk frother—because why should baristas have all the fun?

💌 A Little Note Before You Go

If you’ve read this far, I’m guessing you’re the kind of person who appreciates slow mornings, small comforts, and finding meaning in ordinary moments. That’s exactly what my newsletter is about—it’s where I share simple rituals, feel-good finds, and everyday reflections that make life feel a bit more human again.

Think of it as your monthly cup of calm—no spam, no fluff, just good tea and good thoughts.

👉 You can sign up right here [insert newsletter link]—I’d love to share a cup (and a few stories) with you.

☕ Final Sip

So, what’s your tea routine like? Do you have a favorite flavor or a weird little ritual (like talking to your mug before the first sip)?

Tell me—I’m genuinely curious. Because at the end of the day, tea might just be leaves and water… but the moments we build around it? That’s where the magic lives.

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