Tea time

Carol O’Callaghan says indulging in a cup of tea is a ritual where you can bring out your best cups, saucers and tableware, and even a glass of bubbly.

ABANDON the new gas-fired barbecue you invested in and thought would be well and truly seasoned by now but hasn’t even had its cover removed. Stay indoors from rain and wind in the cosy warmth and transport yourself back to a gentler time when the clock struck three and everything stopped for tea.

Consider the real pleasure of our comforting caffeinated friend and find a moment to be still to gaze out the window undisturbed, cup in hand.