Steeped

The whole ritual of it—waiting those few minutes for the leaves to open up—has completely changed my afternoon routine. I find myself actually sitting still and sipping instead of just gulping something down at my desk, and that slow steep is exactly the pause I needed.

I wasn't expecting much from a tea that needs to steep, but the wait is honestly part of the charm now. The leaves release their flavor gradually, so every sip feels like it's earned its depth. I've started brewing it in the afternoon just to have that quiet minute to sit and let it work its magic.

There's something almost meditative about pouring hot water over this and just waiting—the aroma that builds after a couple minutes is worth more than any instant fix. It's simple, but it does exactly what it promises: patience turns into flavor.