If you've ever wished you could spend more time, y'know, not working, say, taking some kind of intermission during the day, then we've got great news for you!

Whether we're too absorbed with the workday or in a less structured setting, such as homemakers, working from home, studying, or professional dragon-slaying, it's too easy to find ourselves forgetting what a break-even is.

However, it's time to take a breather.

Breaks give us a chance to recharge for our next round of work, whether it's running another load of laundry or rescuing royalty. When we're facing a long-term goal or issue, they can renew our motivation and make us feel capable again. When we're overwhelmed, they give us time to step back and see these issues aren't too big to handle and find a new solution.
If you're having trouble finding a good excuse for a break, then let's take a note from British customs and let it be tea! Here are four great ways to stop and smell the rose hips!

1. Teatime / Afternoon Tea / Low Tea

Traditionally, this upper-class teatime occurs during the late afternoon or early evening. It was originally used to give you a bit of oomph to tide you over until dinner after lunchtime has passed. For a group who didn't have dinner until at least 7:30 PM, that's around 3-4 PM.

If you plan to have afternoon tea, you can use it to power up before the evening run of events. Brew yourself some tea before wrapping up the day, driving and commuting, and doing chores and cooking. It's a great time to include friends and socialize as well!

If you're caffeine sensitive, try low caffeine teas such as white tea (check out our White Blueberry tea to feel a bit fancy) or caffeine-free options such as herbal and rooibos teas (check out Rooibos Earl Grey for a classic flavor combination with none of the insomnia).

2. Elevenses

Have a break with elevenses! Not just for Hobbits, this real, actually existing custom is a tea break at-yep!-11 AM. Step back from the chaos to enjoy a simple tea break however you like it. Since this tea is meant to occur near lunch, you can even load up on a soothing black tea or an energizing green tea. Try the fan blend elevenses for an especially fitting brew!

This is another opportunity for small bites, especially if you're on a diet that demands many small meals!

3. Lunch

If 11 is a little too early or wasn't enough, you can still do a lunchtime tea. Step away from your obligations (or put them down for a nap) and set your tea to brew while you eat. With the additional time carved into a lunch break, it's not a bad idea to brew your tea to-go and enjoy it with a walk!

In warm weather, make a quick and refreshingly cool tea even at the last minute with matcha sticks. For a perfect summer flavor, matcha sticks peach are an easy win!

4. High Tea

This classy-sounding tradition originated from a workforce that didn't get lunch breaks. Instead, they enjoyed their tea at the dinner table, which happened mid-day near 5 PM.

With high tea, you can still apply the considerations of teatime's lowered caffeine. Unlike afternoon tea, high tea is a great time to eat heavier, more filling foods. This is a mealtime tea break, meant to be enjoyed with the family at the dinner table, so it's a great time to play tea connoisseur and match your tea to your meal!

Regardless of how you take your tea, it's most important to have a break and take care of your mind and body for a few minutes.