Quotes every tea lover must know

Tea, a drink found accidentally when a few leaves of an unknown plant fell into the cup of a Chinese emperor, Shen Nong, in the year 2737 BC, has made its way into the homes of almost everyone in the world. Whether it is the Kahwa from Kashmir, CTC leaf tea from the lush tea gardens of Assam, or English breakfast tea from England, most people start their day with a sip of this drink.

This drink has also inspired writers and poets since it went out of the Dragon Nation for the first time. Several quotes have been written for this very nectar. Let us see some of the famous quotes on tea said by famous people:

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
— C.S. Lewis

“Tea is the magic key to the vault where my brain is kept.”
— Frances Hardinge

“Where there’s tea, there’s hope.”
— Arthur Wing Pinero

“Tea … is a religion of the art of life.”
— Kakuzō Okakura, The Book of Tea

“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.”
— Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground

“Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings.”
— Letitia Baldrige

“A cup of tea is a cup of peace.”
— Soshitsu Sen XV

“Tea is the elixir of life.”
— Lao Tzu

“There is something like tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.”
— Lin Yutang


“Tea is the finest solution to nearly every catastrophe and conundrum that the day may bring.”
— Sarah Jio

“Chai is more than just a beverage. It’s a hug in a cup, a conversation starter, a pause in the chaos.”
— Rujuta Diwekar

“Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book.”
— Bill Watterson

Tea is more than just a beverage — it’s a ritual, a comfort, a pause in the rush of life. Across cultures and generations, it has inspired poets, writers, thinkers, and everyday souls alike. Whether it’s a spicy Indian chai, a refined British afternoon tea, or a cozy American herbal blend, each cup holds stories, wisdom, and a sense of peace.