A Mindful Brew

Mornings are the best time to set the tone for the day. Instead of snoozing five times and rushing through your mornings, consider waking up a little earlier, making time for activities that encourage mindfulness and gratitude.

A tea ritual can add mindful awareness to your mornings. More than simply pouring and drinking tea, this meditative practice allows you to connect mindfully with yourself, your five senses and your surroundings.

Here are a few tips for creating your tea ritual:

• Choose a tea you love. Our pick for the morning is Tulsi Wellness – an energising blend of the four giants of Ayurvedic medicine – Tulsi, Brahmi (Gotu Kola), Ashwagandha and Moringa.
• Fill your cup slowly and enjoy the warmth of the steam against your skin.
• As your tea steeps, take a few deep breaths, smelling the aroma of your tea, and watch as the colour of your tea changes.
• Say a quiet “thank you” to the people who grew and harvested your tea, as well as to Mother Earth for providing all the elements of your tea.