Tea emotion is an addictive sentiment since irrespective of status, race and culture, people love the”cup of tea”. In other words, the “cup of tea’ is pride, culture, and emotion as people often perceive tea as a quick means to elevate their moods at any point in time. We can often see people talk sense over a cup of tea compared to juice or coke as each sip provides vivid and deep thoughts. Each sip when it goes down gives great indulgence and tremendous satisfaction. For instance, ask some tea lover about tea break in the middle or beginning of the meetings, during journey or at any occasions such as late night talks or studies, their eyes shine with excitement. Other example – when we are sitting at home conversing with childhood friend or family, and tea is served in between, it brings so much of joy during. The instant happiness on faces are priceless and hard to be triggered by anything else. That is why I have named the cup of tea as a “cup of love” as the emotion induced by these cups are intense. A tiny cup of tea just relaxes the mood and brings bundle of joy that a tea lover experiences, isn’t it??
On the other hand, happiness comes when one thinks about a hot cup of tea while watching their favorite series or movies. Recently, I was watching a classic Hindi movie Bawarchi (The Cook) directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1972 which showcases the middle class day-to-day house chores, family frictions and emotions along with the simple expectations from life. The story begins with morning tea which is beautifully presented to depict how family emotions are attached to a cup of tea. The taste and tradition of tea is deep down to our roots which really impacts every phase of our lives. Today in 2019, almost after 40 years of that movie, tea still holds a stable and permanent position in our day-to-day lives in some newer or older ways of tea ceremonies, and certainly, each cup of tea still holds same love and taste as in the past.
I read a slogan that “India runs on tea” which is from a popular brand “chai point”, a successful startup which is now valued at million dollars represents a breakthrough amidst coffee which brings class and western influence on Indian culture, but the slogan is very much true for Japan, China and England as tea holds no less contribution to their cultures. English breakfast tea is a prime example since 1820 and to know the influence of tea in English culture, one doesn’t need to travel but simply need to watch any Brit series like “Crown”.The difference is only the way tea is ceremonised and served whereas the purpose of tea is same, that is to welcome, and kick off the soul and mood.
My memories on tea is deep down to my childhood. Born in a family of teachers and professors, tea really holds an important place in my family. Whenever my father, now a retired Economics professor, whenever he writes or reads, all he requests is a cup of tea. This exhibits the emotion and pride which is attached with his “cup of tea”.
I have strong reason to say a cup of tea is nothing less than a “cup of love”. The preponderant one is that, each cup holds warmness and ability to create connection and impact through its taste, peculiar flavor and varied ranges.
In other words, tea is life and an emotional indulgence which is uncontrollably non-harmful addiction,and it also massively influences the millions of lives through its peculiar taste and aroma.
