“As the clock strikes 5:30, our evening tea ritual begins. Some days, I savor my tea alone, while he joins me later, around 7 o’clock. But it’s those moments when we bond over tea that I cherish the most. Our conversations flow effortlessly, covering everything from family and friends to our hopes for society.

As the time approaches for his tea, I find myself glancing into his office, eager to signal that it’s time for a break. With a spring in my step, I hurry to the kitchen to brew his favorite ginger tea, carefully balancing the flavors to bring him peace and comfort.

As he takes his first sip, his appreciation is music to my ears. ‘Wow, you’ve made an excellent cup of tea today!’ he exclaims. In that instant, my day is made.

But here’s the beautiful part: as I pour his tea, I always seem to leave an extra sip in the pan – just enough for me to savor in a small cup. I call out to him, and we sit together, enjoying our tea in comfortable silence. This fleeting moment, our ‘me time,’ brings us immense joy and happiness.

That one sip of tea is my most precious daily ritual, a reminder that even in life’s chaos, love and connection can be found in the simplest of moments”