"My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs." -Charles Dickens . "
May 21st each year is observed as international tea day. On this occasion today I hope that all you fellow chai lovers are enjoying a sip of " kadak garam chai ". This morning when I was making myself some tea the irresistible aroma of tea brought back fond memories. Memories of enjoying cutting chai on tapri with friends in my college days. I thought of those numerous times when my Aai would instantly make "alyacha garam chaha" as soon as she heard the rain drops on the roof top. Several other such special memories flooded my mind .
The weather was refreshing this morning. I sat on the deck sipping my first cup of tea amidst the chirping of birds. It just felt heavenly . The mug that I was drinking my tea in suddenly grabbed my attention. Instantly I felt thankful and grateful. Thankful for this cup of tea, thankful for another day and thankful for nature. The setting was perfect and so was the tea. More than ever I was grateful for the wellbeing of my family and friends. Amidst this pandemic and uncertainty one thing is sure - a hot cup of tea never fails to soothe me. After all the ancient proverb aptly says - "the path to heaven passess through a teapot. "
