Comments on: An Ode to Tea https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-ode-to-tea Inspiration for Discovering Magic in the Everyday Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:11:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Ella https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:43 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-684 Thank you, so much~ I think it would be fine to put Hot Chocolate in your tea pot or whatever you like. It is about taking time for yourself and those wonderful steeped memories. Honor those women and create your own ritual. My daughter and I have made Hot Lemonade-it is wonderful-heat the water, then stir in the juice of a lemon and the pulp, now add your favorite sweetener, next cut the lemon in sections to enhance the flavor. Thank you for making my heart smile~

]]> By: Veronica https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:41 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-661 I’m not really a tea drinker, however; I do have a love of the smell. I also have two special tea pots. The first is from my Grandmother, whom was a big tea drinker and the person I loved more than life itself. I recently received one as a gift from a dear friend and so love it. This article is beautiful and touched my heart.

]]> By: Ella https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-366 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:16 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-366 Hi Veronica,
Both my grandmothers made time for tea. I think we all deserve a moment of serenity in our day-with or without tea. Taking time out gives us a chance to find ourselves.
Thank you, for sharing!

]]> By: Veronica https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-280 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:09 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-280 So wonderful to read. Tea reminds me of my grandma, who loved it and drank it everyday at “tea time”. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

]]> By: Suzanne https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:57 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-140 Ella, this is so clever and
so very true. I have a similar
relationship with tea, and
enjoyed introducing both
my kids to its pleasures as
children, and most recently
to my husband, who likes to
share a cuppa with me at the
end of the day : )

xo Suzanne

]]> By: Ella https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:57 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-143 Hi Suzanne,
I love thinking of creating memories with loved ones with tea. It is so, wonderful that you have your whole family enjoying tea. Tea does create memories and reminds us to embrace these moments with cheer. Thank you, so much! @>———–xo

]]> By: Judy H. https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:57 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-145 Your post or rather lovely prose on the beauty and magic of tea touched my heart. When I was in college, I met a local young school teacher named Holly. She was about 5 years older than I was, but faster friends were never made. At her suggestion, we began meeting for tea on Friday afternoons. I was not much of a tea drinker, she loved all teas but her favorite was a cup of Earl Grey sipped from one of the many delicate antique tea cups the shop served I was determined to develop a taste for her favorite tea and over the course of the next year, I loved Earl Grey tea more than any other. After I graduated from college, I stayed on in the tiny town and became a resident. Our tea and friendship blossomed. I loved everything about Holly, including her name, she was born on Christmas Day. Last year, in her forties, Holly developed a very aggressive form of cancer and within six months, the angels swept her away with them. I thought I would be numb forever.
I thought tea would comfort me, but I couldn’t bring myself to even brew one cup. A couple of months ago, I was visiting my parents when my Mother asked me to drink a cup of tea with her one afternoon. I agreed. She made a lovely pot of Ceylon tea and we enjoyed conversation, tea and a lemon wafer or two. What a happy time we shared! As we were clearing away our teacups, Holly popped into my mind and I saw her smile. I knew she was glad I had finally decided to honor her memory with a cup of tea!

]]> By: Ella https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:57 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-156 Judy,
This touches my heart~ Thank you, for sharing you special friendship with Holly~
Yes, I do believe she was happy you were partaking tea again-a special ritual of honoring yourself and your memories~ Cherish, your special bond and beautiful friendship~ I am so, sorry you lost her~ Holly is with you-in your heart’s memory!

]]> By: Renee Zarate https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:55 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-128 What a BEAUTIFUL ode to tea! You have such a way with words I feel as if I lived every one of those moments with you.

]]> By: Ella https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/an-ode-to-tea/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:24:55 +0000 https://bellagracemagazine.com/an-ode-to-tea/#comment-129 Hi Renee,
Thank you~ I am so happy you stopped by! I still think we Carolina gals need to meet and of course have tea~ You are so, sweet~ I would love to come to one of your classes 😀
@>———-xo

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