Nine Years and Counting

Your morning routine won’t change your life.
And maybe that’s the problem.
We’ve been sold the idea that mornings have to be transformational. Optimised. Productive.
I protect ten quiet minutes instead.
Not to cure anything.
Not to “win” the day.
Just to shift perspective.
It’s smaller than the headlines — and more honest.
Full article now live on the website.
Link in bio.
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Nine Years and Counting

Matcha was never meant to be a latte.
So why does drinking it with water feel unusual in the UK?
Ordering it this way still gets me that pause.
“Just with water?”
Yes. Just with water.
Traditional matcha is shade-grown, stone-ground, and whisked with nothing but hot water. No syrup. No milk. No distraction. It was built around ritual, focus, and attention — not trends.
And yet somewhere along the way, the original version became the unusual one.
Maybe now — when matcha is everywhere — is exactly the moment to step back.
To let it be slightly bitter.
To let it be strong.
To let it be tea.
Read more at nineyearsandcounting.com
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#ceremonialmatcha
#japanesetea
#manchestercafes
#teaculture

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Nine Years and Counting

🌴 What happens when we don’t work?
New vlog coming soon: our ultimate day off—brunch fails, surprise detours, and way too much coffee.

#Vlog #DayOffDiaries #YouTubePremiere

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