As a little girl, I liked to drink a cup of tea because it made me feel grown up. I like drinking tea for its effect on my taste buds as well as on my spirit. A hot cup of a familiar tea is comforting in difficult times. The workday passes more easily when I have a cup of tea nearby. Tea revives me in the morning, and soothes me throughout the day.
Iced tea is a tasty thirst-quencher, especially in hot weather.
Teas sold in supermarkets are a good place to start, but to me they are mere hints of the infinite varieties of fine teas that can be found and enjoyed. In addition to drinking tea, I also like to collect teapots. I enjoy looking for interesting, handmade teapots at local or regional craft fairs. I've met some wonderful people and learned a lot about tea. Leaves of Tea web ring linking sites of interest to tea lovers.