Loose leaf, low drama
Tea, given five quiet minutes.
A small page for the daily ritual: warm the cup, watch the leaves open, and let the kettle do the only urgent work in the room.
Morning black tea
Bold, bright, and very useful when the day has already started making demands. Add milk if diplomacy fails.
Evening herbal cup
Gentle mint, chamomile, or rooibos keeps the ceremony without turning bedtime into a negotiation.