Quotes about tea are often laden with symbolism, profound meanings, and metaphors that reflect the mood and philosophy associated with this beverage. They can evoke feelings of tranquility, introspection, and simple joy.
In today's article, we present some of the quotes that have caught our attention, and we encourage you to let us know which one resonates with you the most.
- "When tea becomes a ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in a single moment?" - Muriel Barbery, The Elegance of the Hedgehog
- "Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book." - Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes Books, Tenth Anniversary Book
- "Few hours in life are more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea." - Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
- "If you are cold, tea will warm you; If you are too hot, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you." - William Ewart Gladstone
- "There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life." - Lin Yutang, The Importance of Living
- "In Britain, a cup of tea is the solution to every problem that could exist." - David Walliams, Mr Stink
- "Tea is to the body as music is to the soul." — Earlene Grey
- "Wherever you are, at work, in a cafe, or at home, it's wonderful to take the time to truly appreciate your tea." – Thich Nhat Hanh
Quotes about tea can be a true source of inspiration and reflection on important values such as peace, presence, self-connection, and the joy found in simple things.
Sources: @goodreads @doro-tea.ro