Tell me about the little ritual you have around your favourite hot or cold drink.

B Natural answer

My favourite drink is iced tea, and I have a small ritual with it every afternoon. First, I brew it strong and let it steep for a minute so the flavour is clearer. After that, I always add a slice of lemon because it makes the drink feel fresher. Then I sit down without my phone for a few minutes, and it feels like a small reset. It’s a simple habit, but it helps me switch from work mode to a more relaxed part of the day.

Key phrases in this answer

• let it steep for a minute — leave tea or herbs in hot water briefly so the flavour comes out“I let it steep for a minute before pouring it out.”
• I always add a slice of lemon — I usually put lemon into the drink every time“I always add a slice of lemon to my iced tea.”
• it feels like a small reset — it gives you a fresh, calmer feeling“Five quiet minutes with tea feels like a small reset.”
• the same old blue mug — the cup you always use because it feels familiar and comfortable“I grab the same old blue mug every morning.”
• a quick sip before I start — a small drink taken before beginning an activity“I take a quick sip before I start work.”
• the first quiet moment of the day — the first peaceful time you get after waking up“Coffee gives me the first quiet moment of the day.”