Tea and the Autumn Season: Between Romance and Melancholy

If tea were a season, it would undoubtedly be autumn. The colors of autumn suit tea so well that we tea lovers, often seen as hopeless romantics, are simply attuned to the emotional depth within tea.

The Melancholy of Tea in Autumn

Being romantic is one thing, but we refuse to be hopeless! The autumn season is when tea feels the most special. This season deepens the meaning held within tea because tea lovers are always in search of meaning. Each sip we take should lead us on an emotional journey, much like traversing the verses of a poem.

Sometimes, we think of tea as described in Yahya Kemal's poem "Tea Glass," where tea resembles a cloud, leaving behind traces of melancholy. During this season, the act of drinking tea stirs feelings of nostalgia and a touch of melancholy. Other times, we are filled with hope, as expressed in Özdemir Asaf's poem "Tea": "Tea should fill one's soul / With water, sugar, love, / And a slice of lemon melting gently."

Tea's Connection to Literature

Many poems and writings have captured the essence of tea in this season. The sincerity in Orhan Veli's poem "Shall We Have Tea?", the warmth in Nazım Hikmet's poem "Tea," and the melancholy in Ferit Edgü's work "Tea" are prime examples. These writings delve into the importance of tea in life, its inner warmth, and even its role in human relationships.

Between Hope and Melancholy

Tea often accompanies moments of hope or melancholy, but one thing is certain: in autumn, tea invites us to introspection. With its inherent warmth and tranquility, tea becomes the perfect embodiment of melancholy and romance. Tea is not just a beverage; it is a feeling, a thought, even a piece of literature. During this season, as we hold a cup of tea, the thoughts we delve into transform into stories with every sip.