Slowpoke & Sensei
Slowpoke Slowpoke
Hey Sensei, have you ever tried letting the tea leaves rest a little longer before you pour? It feels like a tiny pause that lets the world catch its breath, you know?
Sensei Sensei
Yes, I do let them sit a bit longer. The leaves whisper in silence before the water wakes them, like a quiet mountain before sunrise. Keep the pot still, count the stones, and when you pour, the tea will breathe its own breath.
Slowpoke Slowpoke
That sounds like a lovely way to savor the moment, Sensei. Watching the leaves settle feels almost like a gentle meditation, don’t you think?
Sensei Sensei
Sure, the leaves settle like a row of perfectly squared stones, each sighing before the tea takes the stage. If you think that’s meditation, you’re already halfway to the wrong temple. The rest is just tea waiting for your impatience to finish the lesson.
Slowpoke Slowpoke
Sounds like a gentle reminder that the best moments brew slowly, Sensei. I’ll take my time and let the tea do its thing, no rushing in sight.