Kohathite: Peppermint Mocha Tea | A Warm Story To Begin

Peppermint Mocha Tea | A Warm Story To Begin

It was one of those winter mornings when the air outside felt sharp, almost biting, and the world seemed a little too heavy to carry. I remember standing in the kitchen, wrapping my hands around a steaming mug of peppermint mocha tea. The scent rose like a gentle hug—peppermint crisp and bright, chocolate warm and grounding.

That cup didn’t change the world’s problems. It didn’t fix the grief I was carrying or solve the worries piling up like unopened mail. But for a moment, it gave me space to breathe, to be still, to feel held.

Sometimes, life feels overwhelming—whether it’s the weight of personal loss, the injustice we see in the world, or the sheer exhaustion of showing up day after day. Yet even in the small, ordinary things—like a cup of peppermint mocha tea—God meets us. He whispers peace into our chaos, reminding us that we are not forgotten.

Savoring Stillness in the Everyday

We often rush through life, moving from one task to the next, rarely pausing to truly taste and see the goodness around us. But Jesus modeled another way. He lingered. He ate with friends. He prayed in quiet places. He took time to sit, breathe, and be present.

Matthew 11:28 (Gospels):
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Just as tea soothes the body, Christ soothes the soul. When we take time to pause with Him—even with something as simple as a warm drink—we are reminded that rest is not weakness, but a gift He longs to give us.

The Healing Aroma of Peppermint and Mocha

Peppermint has a way of refreshing the senses, while mocha grounds us with comfort. In many ways, they mirror the balance we long for in our lives: the spark of hope and the warmth of steady faith.

Psalm 34:8 (Old Testament):
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Drinking peppermint mocha tea can become a little act of worship—a reminder to literally “taste and see” God’s goodness. Each sip can be a prayer: Lord, help me notice the sweetness You place in my life, even in seasons of struggle.

Finding God in Small Acts of Care

Too often, we feel that faith must be loud, dramatic, or world-changing. But God meets us in the quiet. A recipe shared with a friend, a warm drink made for someone grieving, a moment of silence before the day begins—these are holy.

Isaiah 41:10 (Old Testament):
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
A warm cup doesn’t erase fear, but it can be a gentle reminder that God holds us steady. Small acts—like making tea for yourself or others—become daily testimonies that He is with us, strengthening us in ordinary moments.

A Recipe for Reflection

If you’d like to make your own peppermint mocha tea, here’s a simple way:

1 cup hot brewed black tea or rooibos
1 tsp cocoa powder (unsweetened or sweetened, depending on your preference)
1 drop pure peppermint extract (or a peppermint tea bag steeped with your base tea)
A splash of milk or cream
Honey, sugar, or maple syrup to taste

Stir slowly. Sip prayerfully. Let each sip remind you of God’s nearness.

Encouragement for Your Heart

Maybe you are reading this with your own mug in hand, wondering how to keep going. Maybe the headlines make your chest ache. Maybe your personal battles feel invisible to others. If so, hear this: your story matters. You are not overlooked.

John 14:27 (Gospels):
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
The peace of Christ is not fragile or fleeting. It is steady, deeper than the world’s chaos, more enduring than injustice. Like a warm drink on a cold day, it steadies us, giving courage to rise again.

A Gentle Invitation

If this reflection has met you with comfort or inspiration, I want to invite you—not with pressure, but with open hands—into the work I’m called to do. My writing is advocacy: lifting up stories, offering faith-based encouragement, and creating tools that nurture dignity, resilience, and healing.

Here are ways you can walk alongside this work:

Pray: For me, for this writing ministry, and for the people who will be touched by it.
Share: Pass along this post, or even the recipe, to someone who needs a reminder of God’s goodness.
Encourage: Leave a word of kindness or share your story. It builds community more than you know.
Give: If you feel led, consider supporting this work so that free resources and faith-filled writings can continue to reach others.

We can’t always solve the world’s burdens in a single day, but we can create spaces of peace, dignity, and resilience together. And sometimes, it begins with something as simple as a cup of peppermint mocha tea—shared, savored, remembered.