During lockdown many coffee lovers discovered the joy of quality coffee at home through subscriptions and home brewing equipment.
Now restrictions are beginning to ease more of us will be heading back to work and getting great coffee on our commute.
But whether we’re on a train or still in our dressing gown there’s a new movement advocating conscious consumption and a slowed-down approach to our morning coffee.
Meditation expert Michael James Wong, author of Sit Down, Be Quiet and founder of Just Breathe London says we can make time to make our morning cup more meditative.
“We all have certain rituals in our lives that help to calm us and make us feel at ease. For many people, when done well, a morning cup of coffee is just that,” he says.
As you’re making your first coffee of the day, really pay attention to what you’re doing and try to appreciate the little details that go into the coffee-making process.
Michael says that when taking the time to “really indulge in the full ritual of grinding, pouring and smelling, the full experience becomes a meaningful and mindful moment like no other.”
Or if you’re out and about, slow down and take note of your surroundings and make the most of the time you have.
“The drinking experience is only one part sipping,” Michael says. “There are also lots of sights and smells, the warmth of the cup, and the richness of the colour.”
Finally, Michael urges us to think about the journey your coffee took to your cup.
“The act of consumption of any kind is something we should all be considerate of,” he says. “The amount we drink, the type of coffee are all important.”
Michael James Wong’s latest book is SENBAZURU - Small steps for hope, healing and happiness. Follow him @michaeljameswong or give him a like Michael James Wong | Facebook.
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