Monday's Tea Quote

In Tea

I have glanced into tea leaves,

and found a forest.

Tea is all in a moment,

and a way of life.

It is recollection,

and attention to Nature.

A murmur of the breeze through the trees of Autumn,

and the warm of the hearth.

Silent mornings at home,

when rain streaks the windows' panes.

If you analyze tea, you'll find chemical components,

but not a hint of Life.

Analysis is achieved through concentration,

Synthesis arrives through relaxation.

Tea relaxes the stomach,

but it revitalizes the Heart.

~Tim Maxwell

A long quote today

with some special teacups

The one in the middle was found at the 

Chelsea Flower Show

and is a French antique teacup.

The other two were found in the gift shop

at Kensington Palace on two different visits.

They are part of my teacup treasures. 

Have a happy Monday!