Uniquely Tea: Agony of the Leaves

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The unfurling of tea leaves in boiling water
is called the Agony of the Leaves

Susan said...: Sounds so painful! too bad it's not more "fun spa for the leaves".; September 09, 2009 3:09 PM
Denise ~ Charleston, South Carolina. said...: ha ha I agree with ya, Susan! Or how about "Surf's up!" :-); September 09, 2009 4:23 PM
Marilyn Miller said...: What agony and suffering the tea does for us, gives such delight in the cup and down the throat.; September 09, 2009 5:08 PM
Denise ~ Charleston, South Carolina. said...: And into the soul.

Well said, Marilyn.; September 09, 2009 5:44 PM
Jason Witt said...: As I heard from an enlightened barista, let the agony of the leaves replace the anxiety of the bean. --Spirituality of Tea; September 17, 2009 10:35 PM
Denise ~ Charleston, South Carolina. said...: Love that, Jason!; September 18, 2009 4:02 AM
Adam said...: 'Agony' also means: a strong sudden display.; September 29, 2009 8:14 PM