How do you take a break on a random afternoon?
It's past 2pm, and I'm working from home. As the text on the screen starts to fade, I quietly stand up from my chair. I open the window a little to let in some fresh air and head to the kitchen.
The sound of pouring hot water into the Nanbu iron teapot I always use echoes pleasantly in the quiet room. A gentle warmth spreads throughout the kitchen, somehow making me feel at ease.
I'll have roasted green tea today. I take a deep breath of the aroma rising with the steam, and it wakes me up just a little. The weight of the ironware seems to tell me there's no need to rush, and my hectic mind quickly calms down.
The warmth of the cup in your hand. Taking a sip, you feel relieved by the familiar taste. The heat retention that only Nambu ironware can provide, and the deliciousness that is slowly and gradually extracted. It makes you want to have this kind of time without using your busy schedule as an excuse.
It's been four years since I started using it, and I feel like my hair is a little shinier than it was at first.