08/23/2026
Before the first sip, the body has already started to let go.
The aroma reaches the brain in seconds, long before the lips touch the cup. That is only the first of three separate conversations a traditional Chinese tea ceremony has with your nervous system, and the science behind it is only now catching up to what tea masters already knew.
As a former nurse, clinical aromatherapist and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, I wrote about what Cha Dao, the Way of Tea, can teach a nervous system that has forgotten how to slow down.
My friends at are bringing traditional tea ceremony back into our modern fast paced life and bringing high quality Chinese tea to Canada.
If your nerd part craves a little depth into the effect this beloved tradition offers to your mental wellbeing, click the link in the comments to read the full article and explore the ChaDynasty website for a tea ritual you will enjoy the most.