The Practice

The Way of Tea:

A Path to Mindfulness & Connection

Discover the transformative practice of tea with reverence, creativity, and intentionality.

FOUNDATIONS

What is the Way of Tea?

The Way of Tea is more than brewing—it’s a meditative practice that cultivates mindfulness, intentionality, and connection. Rooted in reverence and curiosity, it invites you to slow down, experiment, and learn through experience.

In a fast-paced world, tea offers a sacred pause—a chance to reconnect with stillness, simplicity, and the beauty of the present moment. Begin your journey, and let the leaves teach you the art of living mindfully.

Explore the practice and start your mindful tea journey.

The quality of water is essential in tea brewing.

Pure, clean water enhances the tea's natural qualities, allowing its subtle aromas and flavors to shine.

Choose a tea that brings you into balance.

When starting out we recommend working with lighter, uplifting teas during the warm seasons and darker, grounding teas during the cooler seasons.

Dedicate a space in your home to your practice.

By returning to this sacred space every day, you develop a stronger bond with the practice. It becomes part of your daily life

Bringing intentionality to your daily tea practice will help you cultivate intentionality in the way you live.

Steps to a Mindful Tea Practice

Cultivate Presence & Intention with Every Step

Prepare Your Water and Space

Heat fresh water using a kettle, treating it with care as part of the mindfulness process.
Set up your tea space intentionally with essential tools (kettle, teapot, tea bowl) in a calm, uncluttered environment.

Pause and Center Yourself

Sit in silence for a few moments. Breathe deeply, letting go of distractions and worries. Cultivate a beginner’s mind and fully arrive at the moment.

Warm the Teaware

Pour hot water into your teapot and tea bowl to preheat them. Discard the water into a waste bowl.

Add Tea Leaves

Gently place the tea leaves into the teapot, taking a moment to appreciate their aroma and form.

Awaken the Tea

Pour hot water over the leaves in a steady motion and immediately discard the first steeping. This step cleanses and opens the leaves.

Brew and Pour

Pour water over the tea leaves again, filling the teapot. Steep for a few seconds, adjusting time based on the type of tea.
Pour the tea into your bowl in a smooth, deliberate motion.

Engage Your Senses

Hold the bowl at your heart, appreciating its warmth, aroma, and the beauty of the tea.
Take small sips, fully immersing yourself in the flavor, texture, and sensations.
Observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, anchoring yourself in the moment.

Repeat with Presence

Continue steeping and pouring tea as long as the leaves yield flavor, savoring each cup with mindfulness and gratitude.

Closing with Care

As your tea practice comes to an end, take a moment to honor the experience and transition back to your day with mindfulness.
Cleaning up mindfully is an extension of the tea practice itself—a final act of gratitude and respect for the tea, the tools, and the moment.

Tea Practice Essentials

Gateway of Spirit

Wild Tree Purple Tea 2024
Citrus, pomegranate, euphoric

From $28.00

Vaporous Light

Silver Hair Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers
Sweet, floral, aromatic

From $26.00

Riversong

Organic Gong Ting Shou Puerh with Orange Peel 2024
Thick, dark, earthy with citrus notes

From $30.00

Panacea

Bud Tip Red Tea 2023
Malty, rich, cacao

From $28.00

Misty Morning - Handthrown Tea Bowl

$36.00

Stardust - Handthrown Tea Bowl

$36.00

Elegant Glass Teapot with Built-in Filter

$65.00

Glass Kettle with Bamboo Handle - 1.2L

$80.00

Sale

Garnet - Handthrown Tea Bowl

$30.00 $36.00

Thoughtful Approaches to a Tea Ritual

Take a moment every time you put your hand on the kettle to exhale and release any tension from the body before picking up the kettle. Brew from a peaceful, centered state of being.
Stay focused and concentrated on tea preparation until you’ve handed the bowl to the guest.
Pause in between each step of tea preparation to stay centered, grounded and present.
Move slowly in learning this foundational practice. There’s no need to rush out and buy all the elements of the tea ceremony. Let them find you, and enjoy the process of discovering tea and teaware that speak to you.
Learn to listen to the leaves, and let them teach you how to brew the tea well.