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Mindful Tea

by Aiko Meditations › Mindfulness

9 minutes 6 Steps

  1. Prepare

    Make the tea slowly, noticing the sound of the water and the colour of the leaves.

  2. Look

    60 seconds

    Hold the cup in both hands. Notice its warmth, its weight and the steam rising.

  3. Smell

    30 seconds

    Bring it close and breathe in the aroma.

  4. First sip

    60 seconds

    Take a small sip and hold it in your mouth. Notice the temperature and every flavour before swallowing.

  5. Drink slowly

    6 minutes

    Finish the cup sip by sip, putting it down between sips. When your mind wanders, come back to the taste.

  6. Reflect

    30 seconds

    Sit for a moment with the empty cup and notice how you feel.