…creases like the leathern boot of Tartar horsemen, curl like the dewlap of a mighty bullock, unfold like a mist rising out of a ravine, gleam like a lake touched by a zephyr, and be wet and soft like a forest floor newly swept by rain. – Luwuh, Chaking, regarding selection of the best quality tea leaves

Tea purifies spirit, removes anxiety and nervousness, brings ease and comfort, and is conducive to meditation. – Author Unknown

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company – Author Unknown

Deciding to spice up the morning by filling the kettle slightly past the recommended level, then thinking better of it. – Rob Temple, @SoVeryBritish (Very British Problems: Making Life Awkward for Ourse