Some websites recommend 2 tablespoons of tea per 6 ounce cup; I find that to be a bit excessive, so I used 1 tablespoon for 8 ounces. I am poor and can't readily afford to replenish my tea stocks, so it's best that I am generous with tea but not foolhardy.
I'm reading G.K. Chesterton again, for the first time since I was a little girl. Perhaps I was reading his poetry when I was younger, because I certainly don't remember this book that I currently have, All Things Considered. I wonder if the title inspired the NPR show.
What I don't remember from reading him as a child is his wit. Maybe I was too young to grasp it, but I don't think so. I must have been reading another of his works. This particular collection of essays showcases his lightheartedness, even on difficult subjects. Although "Running After One's Hat" isn't exactly heavy reading. He is most definitely a good Christian writer, though thus far into the book he's only touched on religion a tiny bit. He seems to be well-read in other religions as well, but clearly he favors Christianity.
It's a luxury to be sitting here, drinking Himalayan white tea and reading Chesterton. I'm grateful that I can do so. This tea has floral notes on top, with a strong, full body. Much like Chesterton, I'd say. Light and airy on the surface, but if you dig in deeper, you'll find a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Chesterton is writing in post-Victorian England, and has a lot to say about politics. He seems to have been a journalist. I only wish our journalists today had his depth and refinement.
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