Accustomed to communal living, we enjoy the hustle and bustle and often find ourselves at a loss when alone: what can one do by oneself?

“I eat, travel, wander, stop, read, write, talk to myself.” Another comfort is drinking Tea alone. We can all savor the fragrance of tea slowly, enjoying the rare tranquility and peace it brings.

Drinking Tea feels quiet, a refined pleasure, unlike drinking alcohol, which calls for company and toasting glasses.

Each session of tea-drinking is like a journey of the soul, revealing the wisdom nature bestows upon us.

Tea settles into calm after rising and falling, just as people find serenity amidst the vicissitudes of life. Boiled water brings out the aroma of tea because it repeatedly immerses the leaves, coaxing out the freshness of spring rain, the fervor of summer sun, the richness of autumn wind, and the crispness of winter frost.

Life, too, is like tea, shaped through twists and turns into a meaningful existence.

Drinking tea is often a relaxing experience, an exploration of the unknown, as one never knows exactly what flavor the next brew will bring.

Thus, brewing a good Cup of tea becomes the minimum requirement for drinking tea. No two cups are ever the same; even with the same tea, pot, and person, the taste changes endlessly.

Consider this: isn't life beautiful precisely because of its infinite possibilities and joys?

Drinking tea nurtures the mind, whether in bustling cities or tranquil villages, connecting hearts and making companionship enjoyable.

Tea, with ‘person' nestled among ‘grass' and ‘wood,' allows human nature to flow in harmony with nature, bringing people back to simplicity and calm.

Scholars savor tea, uncovering profound insights in the state of non-action; Zen practitioners taste tea, suddenly grasping the essence of life amidst tranquility, understanding the unity of body, mind, and nature; and ordinary folks like us may simply sweat while drinking tea, finding happiness and health in it—no less delightful.

Reflecting on this, knowing about tea or not doesn't matter so much. Tea has endured for millennia, retaining its essence: grounded in timeless value while embracing progress.

And we, simply loving it, drink tea every day.

Drinking tea becomes an effortless part of life, a way of being together, a journey of the soul, and a relaxed, enjoyable, and healthy lifestyle.

Approaching tea with a relaxed mindset means not needing to understand it fully, yet gradually gaining insight and clarity, truly finding joy, connection, and wisdom in each cup.

Cultivating the mind is a process from naivety to maturity. When drinking tea, empty your mind, set aside your identity, vanity, and desires.

Avoid imposing too many subjective judgments on tea, and don't confine yourself to rigid expectations. Excessive rationality can cloud judgment.

Drink calmly, seeking comfort in tea, nurturing the mind through the act of drinking tea.