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Try Tuesday Tea Time

By Anonymous
Alan Luchtenburg

Often, when students describe what X-block they just came from, they talk about an AP class, a session that provides extra help for a hard class, or band practice. The one X-block that makes people say “what?” is the one that takes place in room 6 on Tuesdays. At 3:15p every Tuesday, students gather together for the Tea Time X-block—they simply drink tea for thirty-five minutes. Every week Mathias Maurin (12) brings a different tea; he makes sure that he never brings the same type of tea too many times. His tea selection goes from the Japanese "Genmaicha" to a decade old "Puerh."

The afternoon I first joined the X-block, Maurin taught me how to drink tea “properly.” I first thought that it was crazy that there was a way to properly drink tea, but, after learning, I appreciated it more. The X-block is a great break in the week; it’s a good time to relax, sit with friends, and, most importantly, drink tea!

“Tea time is a place to drink great tea and do nothing else in particular; people come to talk, chill, or work on homework. It's relaxed, and that's what makes it fun,” says Maurin.

Everyone has a great time there, with no stress whatsoever. The best part is that you can pretty much do whatever you want! People do homework, gaming, talking, etcetera. Whatever the activity, it’s a ton of fun.

There has never been too many or too little people there. There have been days where there are ten people and other days when it would just be Mathias and me. During this time, when there aren't very many people, we have insightful conversations. But when more people come, it’s a great time to meet and get to know new people.

Tea Time is where it’s at! It’s hard to argue that any other X-block is as great as Tea Time. Again, drinking tea, talking, and having a good time in a relaxing but social atmosphere, helps one clear up his or her mind. So, if you ever find yourself wondering what to do during X-block on a Tuesday, come to Tea Time. Everyone is welcome! 

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