6. TEATIME

              

                     A MEANINGFUL CUP OF TEA

1.      Place an empty cup in upright position

2.   Empty any loose fluid which may happen to be in your electric kettle down the nearest drain.

3.  Pour 250ml of water from the nearest tap into the electric kettle.

4.      Make sure the kettle is plugged in.

5.      Turn the kettle on.

6.      Retrieve unused teabag from cupboard.

7.      Wait until the kettle switches off automatically.

8.      Pour water from the kettle into the cup until 4/5th full.

9.      Wait for 3 minutes to reduce temperature a bit down from the boiling point.

10.  Retrieve teaspoon from drawer.

11.  Use said teaspoon to remove teabag and place in nearest bin.                                         
    If sugar is desired, place 1 full teaspoon of sugar into cup with a teaspoon. When finished, return sugar bowl to cupboard.

      12.  Use said teaspoon to stir contents of cup, slowly.

13.  Place teaspoon into sink.

14.  Drink the contents of the cup at a leisurely pace.

15.  And just enjoy the goodness that is....tea.

16.   You might like to add some biscuits or a piece of cake on a plate along with your tea.