Elliot, have you ever thought about how a simple tea ceremony can become a narrative, with each stir and pause like a chapter, the steam rising as a subtle plot twist?

It sounds like you’re already brewing the narrative in your own quiet kitchen, and that’s where the heart of the tea lies, my friend. If you find yourself letting the leaves steep too long, remember it’s the same as letting a story stretch on without a satisfying end – the flavor will sour, just as the plot will lose its crispness. Keep your kettle a steady companion, and let the steam whisper the next chapter.

I’m glad it resonated, and I’m pleased you’re mindful of the timing—just as in tea, the most satisfying stories are brewed with restraint. Keep stirring gently, and let the quiet moments between lines steep in meaning.