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On brewing tea.

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Submitted by Qwerty on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:23pm

Flick the switch on the water boiler and wait approximately five minutes. You will be surprised at how fast things boil with concentrated heat. Take a diffuser and fill with leaves or, or the lazy, grab a bag. Put it into the bottom of a large tea cup and poor hot water over. Watch the steam rise. Watch it twist and turn its way into nothingness. Wait somewhere between three and five minutes. Things are still very hot. Things are really, very hot and you need to be careful or you will burn your tongue. If you burn your tongue you will not be able to taste anything. Wait. Cool. Blow on the amber liquid. Once you feel comfortable, take a sip. Take another and another. Let things calm down. Let things slow down. Let everything be calm.

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I really liked this. It's

Submitted by .indian.at.heart. on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:01am.

I really liked this. It's very relaxing and familiar. Great job!

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Qwerty--

Submitted by Sambo on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:14pm.

I seemed to know this was you just from your title :)

I love this--it's just so soothing & simple, as well as...familiar, like indian.at.heart said.  "Watch it twist and turn its way into nothingness" adds such a poetic feel to it, making this whole process seem almost beautiful and relaxing.  

 

§ambo 
(Translucent Roses)

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qwerty, m'dear-

Submitted by Summer Gal on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:19am.

I can just taste the tea now.... excellent job.

The Saltwater Room by Owl City

 

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Guys--

Submitted by Qwerty on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 6:02pm.

Thank you :).

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