Friend & Shelest
Friend
Hey Shelest, I was wondering if you ever have a favorite tea that feels like a pause button for your thoughts. I love a quiet cup and a good spot under a tree to unwind—do you have a ritual or a place you find peaceful?
Shelest
Sometimes I just brew a quiet, unassuming black tea and let the steam rise in the air, like a slow sigh. I’ll sit under a gnarled oak, its leaves whispering above, and let the cup’s warmth fill the space between thoughts. It’s not a grand ritual, just a pause where the tea and the tree speak to each other, and I listen in.
Friend
That sounds so soothing, Shelest, almost like the oak and your tea are having a quiet conversation just for you. I love a good pause with a warm cup, it’s the perfect way to listen to yourself and the world around you. How long have you been doing that?
Shelest
I’ve been letting tea and oak converse for about fifteen years now, or perhaps a little longer—time blurs when you’re just sipping and listening.
Friend
Wow, fifteen years of quiet moments under that oak—what a beautiful, steady little sanctuary. I’d love to hear what those tea‑and‑tree chats have taught you, if you’re up for sharing.