tea will make you feel better

When one isn't feeling

as good as one should

a proper tea

is called for.

Sure I could zap a mug

in the microwave

but where is the art in that?

Today

a proper

(or as proper as I'm ever

going to get!)

tea.

Get that kettle whistling

then

prime the pot.

You do that by swishing 

some of that hot water in a clean pot

and letting it sit

for a bit.

After about 3 minutes

empty your pot 

and drop in your tea of choice

Yorkshire Gold

is my favorite blend.

Fill the pot with that

boiling water

and 

wait.

Or in tea terms...

let it steep.

And if you own a cute tea cozy

now would be the time

to put it on

your pot.

(I found this set at Target for

a mere $7 on Christmas clearance!)

Some like their tea strong...

others 

not.

Pour to your preference.

But before you do...

try this little trick

mom taught me.

Rub a bit of butter

(or margarine)

at the spout to prevent

d-r-i-p-p-i-n-g.

There must be a scientific reason here...

oil water thing I'm sure.

Then pour.

Sweeten.

Today's choice...

raw sugar.

If you're feeling the Brit

in you...

(Is there another way?)

add a spot of cream...

milk...

soy.

All that is left now

is to enjoy

your brew.

Which is best accomplished with

a loved one.

Sitting near a sunny window.

Curled under a blanket.

Watching a good movie.

On our way to feeling

over-the-weather.