“In the end, it was the Sunday afternoons he couldn't cope with, and that terrible listlessness which starts to    set in at about 2:55, when you know that you've had all the baths you can usefully have that day, that however      hard you stare at any given paragraph in the papers you will never actually read it, or use the revolutionary          new pruning technique it describes, and that as you stare at the clock the hands will move relentlessly on to          four o'clock, and you will enter the long dark teatime of the soul.” - Douglas Adams

When the presents are unwrapped, and the breakfast is eaten, and the wrapping paper is burning merrily in the fireplace*, you may wonder what on earth you are supposed to do next. This is normal; don't panic! Christmas Afternoon is the absolute best time to curl up and get comfy with a good book.

*Illingworth's Gifts does not condone the burning of gift wrap, as it is probably horrible for the environment. That said, we recognize that you are very likely to do it anyway. Don't blame us, is what we're saying.

Tao of Tea teas and blends are traditionally hand-processed, using the entire tea leaf instead of crushed-up pieces and stems. This process can be slow, so most tea companies tend to avoid it; only 5% of all tea in the world is created this way. Full-leaf teas are more than worth it, though – they stay fresh longer and are more flavorful.