Steeping

Hot tea is something I enjoy dearly. In fact I have many hundreds of dollars wrapped up in the little bits of dried leaves.

It is delicious and very soothing for me, but there is something important to realize about tea. It is not an instant drink. It takes time.

Tea has to steep in the water, hot or cold for the flavor and nutrients to make their way into the liquid. Sometimes this is a short duration of only a few minutes other times it takes longer. It is different for every type of tea and different based on the preparer’s preferences.

However, it is important to note that tea can steep to long. If left unattended for enough time the drink becomes bitter and overpowering.

People are the same way. Some need to steep a bit longer before they are ready. Others need to be told that they have waited long enough.

Everyone’s journey is different just as every cup of tea varries from another.

Find out how long you need to steep before moving on.