That moment has come: you have your cup of tea in front of you, the first of a long series, or the one you indulge in from time to time. Hot or cold. At home, on the street or in the office. Have you waited for this moment, or you have had tea absently, undecided between this and a coffee. Or maybe you are right at Babingtons Tea Room in Piazza di Spagna.

Sipping a tea can always become a magical moment, a real relaxing break, almost a time bubble, where you can allow yourself the luxury of giving yourself all the time you want to savor your tea. We at Babingtons give tea exactly this value: that of transmitting us not only its benefits, but also of giving us a moment all to ourselves. To experience it to the fullest, here are some suggestions.

Happy reading and a good cup of tea!

1) No rush

Tea is not a one-shot drink. Which means it can't be consumed quickly, in a couple of sips. Whether it is a lot or a little, the time devoted to tea is not only right but also physiological. Let's start with the infusion times, which vary from tea to tea. It will be important to receive this information from whoever offers you this drink. Waiting patiently for the right moment, then start tasting. With every sip, you can pay attention to all the scents that tea gives you. Don't rush! Also remember that the flavor and aromas are enhanced when the temperature of the tea drops slightly. Sipping a hot tea, in other words, will make you lose intensity and scents

2) A world of smells

The olfactory analysis is really crucial in tasting. In fact, the nose is considered the Emperor of the senses! Smell the leaves before the infusion, the cup of tea just before drinking it, and then continue to immerse yourself in these scents. They will be able to tell you a lot about what you are drinking! Together with taste and sight, smell is in fact one of the senses closely involved in the tea tasting experience.

3) Choose your best hobby

Tea goes well with everything, but especially with your greatest passions. Like a faithful companion who follows you step by step, your cup of tea awaits you at any time. Whether you love reading, flowers, magazines, social networks, talking with friends or family, tea follows you in all your moments. This is why tea can enhance and make any episode of the day unique.

4) Find out more

To make the experience truly unique, we recommend that you find out more about what you are drinking. Whether you prefer first, to have a truly structured experience, or later, for a freer and more dispassionate judgment, we strongly recommend that you read, get informed or be told, as much information as possible about the cup you are drinking. Each cup is a book, it will tell you about the country from which the leaves come, their method of harvesting, their natural aromas, the moments of the day when it is best to savor them, of an ancient and millenary wisdom. It is not just a cup of tea, it is a world of discovery.

Have we intrigued you?

See you at the next cup of tea.