Ever since "Alice in Wonderland" made it cool to have “tea parties” I always tried to put on the greatest, and fanciest “events” with my family, friends, or stuffed animals when I was little.
Being exposed to, and conditioned into tea-drinking habits this way has definitely stuck more for some than others, though.
As we got older, those of us who are now tea fanatics really just continued to play “tea party” all the way into adulthood and discovered the magical realm, and the power of tea that The Mad Hatter was trying to show Alice.
For me, a Polska native, and huge "Alice in Wonderland" fanatic, tea drinking is practically second nature.
Here are a few funny things my fellow obsessive tea drinkers can probably relate to.
1. Tea is life.
If instead of coffee, you crave a good ol' cup of zero-calorie warm deliciousness in the morning, then you, like me, know full well that tea is life. If even in the summer, your morning beverage of choice remains the same regardless of the scorching temperatures outside, you best believe you're a fellow teaholic. Who needs all of that extra caffeine and sugar anyway?
2. Walking into Starbucks, and walking out with tea.
I first realized I was obsessed with tea when I walked into a Starbucks, and instead of craving an iced latte, or a cappuccino, (the captivating smell of coffee did not affect me whatsoever), I ordered some delicious Teavana instead. Still missing you, Tazo!
3. The tea lover's Starbucks hack.
You know your tea addiction has taken a turn for the worse (not really) when instead of paying per cup you purchase a whole box of tea bags, my personal favorite being Yogi (their motivational quotes are winning) then casually exploit Starbucks by ordering their free hot water at least three times a day and using your own tea bag. Sixty cents for a cup, this is the best!
4. When you're having a bad day and get saved by a cup of luxe herbal tea.
OK, so this might cost you a little bit more than a few cents, but a Thursday lunchtime pick-me-up = David's Tea. I can't describe how calming and comforting a warm delicious cup of tea brewed from quality leaf blends is, especially when it's served to you in beautiful China or a turquoise paper cup. Cozy up to one yourself you nonbelievers.
5. When you really want to drink your tea but it is too damn hot.
I love the tea but hate the wait. Ever been late to work and forced to run in order to catch a bus or a train? Try it with a slightly leaky cup of tea in your hand. You might be forced to sacrifice a piece of your thumb to the burns caused by hot water but it's still totally worth it. That is until you get on and realize the next half hour of your commute will be spent in perpetual sweats holding a scorching cup because the bus/train still has the heat on. Just concentrate on how yummy it smells, that will get you through!
6. Contemplating spilling hot tea on somebody you dislike.
Most tea drinkers also happen to be quite the sensitive people. What better way to deal with your problems than pretending to accidentally spill your cup of tea on somebody you loathe? OK maybe that's going too far, but seriously thinking about it and imagining it to the point of satisfaction works just as well. Revenge is sweet when served with two cubes.
7. When you forget an extra tampon but thank God you have some tea on you.
As a girl it's natural to always carry emergency items in your purse. Normally those consist of makeup, deodorant and tampons if we're being real here. If you're as obsessed with tea as I am though, it is highly likely that you will have an abundance of packaged tea bags in various flavors scattered all over the bottom of your purse instead. Priorities, you feel?
8. You have specific teas for specific body issues.
Tummy ache? Need some energy? Need to detox? There's a tea for that, and it WILL fix the problem. Tea is like your best friend, it has a lot of health benefits that are essential to your body. It can speed up your metabolism, help you get rid of toxins, and stop you from texting your ex. Not to mention the immediate boost your mood receives because tea can cheer you up in a way nothing else can.
9. Loose leaf is not paper.
I wonder how long it will take everyone else to figure this one out.
10. When you talk about tea, it probably sounds like you're talking about drugs.
"My personal favorite happens to be green." “Man, have you had your dose of that green yet today?” Green tea is best enjoyed with sushi, and it makes you smarter.
So, no matter how many side glances or sneers us tea drinkers may receive from some snooty coffee people, don't ever forget to always keep your head, and pinkies up like you're having a tea party, knowing deep down that you're actually just doing yourself and your body a huge favor. "Cheers!," from the girl typing away at her Mac and always sippin' on some tea.
