Sense of ritual = affectation? wrong! This is the key to changing life from "survival" to "life"!

The pace of modern life is as fast as running a marathon. Many people feel that the "sense of ritual" is a bit artificial, selfish, and self-satisfied, as if it only cares about their own feelings. But is the sense of ritual really just superficial? Cao Cao believes that it is a kind of respect for life, allowing us to find balance and meaning in busyness. It is not just an external form, but also a kind of inner cultivation and self-care.

The significance of ritual

The sense of ritual is not for showing off or satisfying vanity, but for us to find our own rhythm and meaning in ordinary days. For example, making a cup of tea in the morning and lighting a scented candle to relax in the evening. These small rituals can help us escape from the busyness, focus on the present, and improve the quality of life.

The sense of ritual is also a form of self-dialogue. Through these small actions, we can better understand our own needs and emotions. In our busy lives, it allows us to find a small space of our own, where our minds can get a moment of peace and nourishment.

Cao Herbal Workshop believes that every cup of tea is a ritual that can make life warmer. Here are our three healing tea series

The designed "brewing ritual method" allows you to feel the relaxation and nourishment of body and mind during the tea tasting process.

. Silk Road Inspiration Series - A Tea Fragrance Journey Across Time and Space

• Pre-brewing ritual:
  Before pouring the tea leaves gently into the teapot, close your eyes and take a deep breath of the aroma of the tea leaves.
• Brewing ritual :
  When pouring water, observe the tea leaves stretching in the water, imagine yourself standing on the ancient Silk Road, feel the breath of history, and then continue to fantasize... Fantasy... Find ideas from the Silk Road
• After-tea ritual :
  After drinking tea, even though the tea leaves have no flavor, don’t rush to throw them away! After drying, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil and it will instantly turn into a "Silk Road Fragrance Bag". Put it in the drawer and let your socks feel the breath of history.
  

2. Energy Charging Series - Inject "Energy" into Every Day

• Pre-brewing ritual :
  When you pick up the tea bag or leaves, take three deep breaths and feel your energy state. Whisper to the tea leaves: "Thank you for this cup of tea, it brings me full energy."
• Brewing ritual :
  When pouring water, imagine that the tea bag is releasing "energy" and the color of the tea soup is your "electricity". After waiting for 2-3 minutes, you can say to the teapot: "Hurry up, hurry up, I'm almost full of power!"
  Remember to shake it twice after charging.

• After-tea ritual :
  After drinking the tea, the tea leaves can be dried and a few drops of lemon or peppermint essential oil can be added to turn them into a "vitality sachet". Put it on your desk to help you defeat the "laziness monster" at work at any time.

3. Tai Chi series to reduce dryness - find the inner peace of "Buddhism"

• Pre-brewing ritual :
  As you pick up the tea leaves, pretend you are a Tai Chi master. I said to the tea leaves: "Thank you for helping me change from being irritable to being a Buddhist."
  Then, do the Tai Chi starting pose and wave your hands to drive away mosquitoes.

• Brewing ritual :
  When pouring water, enjoy the tea leaves slowly unwinding in the water , and say to the teapot: "Live in peace, don't quarrel, don't fight!" Let's live in peace!!
  

• After-tea ritual :
  After drinking the tea, the tea leaves can be dried and a few drops of lavender or sandalwood essential oil can be added to turn it into a "Tai Chi sachet". Place it next to your pillow to help you defeat the "irritability monster" that causes insomnia.