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Welcome to Your New Analog Wind-Down Ritual
Enter your analog era with this space creating hobby. Idyll are showing us how to slow down, one cup of tea at a time.
As daily life seems to get busier year on year, more people are turning to screen-free or ‘analog’ hobbies and activities as a way to slow down and revel in the moment. The key to the analog hobby craze? Don’t overcomplicate it.
If you’re short on time and only have a small block available, consider lengthening and perfecting an existing daily ritual like your morning or clock-off cuppa, or a shared sip with a friend. It’s these small, intentional moments that brands like Idyll are built around — an organic Australian tea label designed to be part of everyday rituals. Read on for our guide to crafting the perfect cup…
Start at the Beginning
Tea is the perfect analog hobby. There’s plenty of history and variety to immerse yourself in, and it’s both accessible, simple and grounding. Plus, you can share it with others.
Idyll embrace the ritualistic aspect of brewing the perfect cup, and their philosophy of quality begins with the unboxing of your goodies. Packaged sustainably, their teas, sourced from small-scale producers all around the world, are designed to live on the kitchen bench, not tucked away in a cupboard. From the get-go, these teas have been made to weave seamlessly into your day, whilst providing a moment of stillness whenever required.
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Choose Your Own Adventure
Now, if you’re not an experienced tea drinker, hear us out. Tea is so much more than the classic cup of English Breakfast that most people associate the term with. If you haven’t met a tea you enjoy, you just haven’t met the right one yet.
This versatile beverage can be drunk hot or cold, laced with honey, brewed or steeped. You can make the process as complicated or simple as you like.
If you’re not sure where to start on finding your perfect blend, Idyll has popped together some handy posts on the origins, benefits, and best brewing practices for each of their teas, from chamomile to Earl Grey matcha.
As another way to personalise your cup, why not combine your newfound hobby with another slow habit like growing garden herbs. Not only will you be able to watch your garnishes grow, but the daily harvesting offers up another mindful moment for you to soak in.
Our Three Favourite Idyll Teas…
All in On Accessories
The final step is kitting yourself out. Now we’re not talking gimmicky and superfluous bits and bobs, but well-constructed, purpose-made accessories that enhance your ritual and final cup. This might mean a handmade ceramic cup, perfect for warming your hands around, or a big, bowl of a mug that allows for a generous serve of your favourite matcha. Whilst not an accessory heavy hobby, it pays to invest in a few staples like a bamboo matcha chasen, tea scoop or mesh infuser, to get the most out of your ritual.
Happy sipping!
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