"I pour boiling water from my kettle into my teapot, then I pour the freshly brewed tea into my little teacup. In both cases, the liquid flows smoothly and predictably. Thank goodness... or should I say... thank gravity!" - Anonymous Tea Blogger
I've always been a big fan of gravity. I really love seasons, and tides, and not floating off into the sky whenever I go outside (or anywhere, actually). As you might imagine, I've never wanted to be an astronaut. Just thinking about all the problems those intrepid star-folk must face when they brew their tea gives me a big headache.
It seems to me that physicists and astronomers are always talking about gravity. Perhaps we tea lovers can learn something from these studious sages? Maybe gravity and tea hold the entire universe together?
In the past, I have written short pieces in praise of bubbles and steam. These ephemeral pleasures are certainly important to mindful tea appreciation, but I doubt they rival gravity.
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Everything is connected, and everything has a purpose. Everything works together in harmony to form this grand thing we know as The Universe. It is all quite romantic if you think about it that way!
Gravity is an amazing thing until it takes a gaiwan from you in a tragic tumble...
Sir William - Well said my Liege! And a great reminder to live a simple, sustainable and natural life to keep the harmony.
Marlon - Ah Yes! Quite tragic indeed... I suppose all truly great forces can be used for both good and evil. It is important to acknowledge the "dark side."
Thanks for the post. I am also a huge fan of gravity. And, I believe the connection between tea and gravity is quite important. Legend has it that Sir Isaac Newton enjoyed drinking tea while sitting under apple trees....
All the things we take for granted!
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