A cuppa tops any other grand romantic gesture – survey

Making a cup of tea for your significant other is one of the gestures that can help couples make their love last, according to a UK study.

The study showed that it is neither flower bouquets nor boxes of chocolates that keep the love alive, but rather selfless gestures, with a cup of tea being singled out as a significant sign of a partner’s affection.

Researchers interviewed close to 5 000 men and women on how to make love last in the 21st century.

The study, aptly called ‘Enduring Love’, found that while saying ‘I love you’ was important, showing love in deed and not in word alone, was valued most.

Thoughtful gifts and generous acts of kindness were described as expressions of love and were not dependent on money or significant dates, such as a birthday or Valentine’s Day.

It was rather what the gift or gesture signified that was most important.

Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) says one of the most important facets of our lives is having a meaningful and loving relationship with someone we care about deeply.

“Taking the time to make a cup of tea for our spouse or partner helps to rebuild lost or broken connections, while expressing our desire to care for them.”

“Carving out quality time will make your partner feel seen, heard and loved.”

Du Toit remarks that throughout history, people have turned to herbs to express feelings of love, passion and romance. Still in many cultures, herbs like lavender, spearmint, ginger, damiana, chamomile and lemon balm are celebrated for their romantic powers.

Due to its high antioxidant content, Rooibos, too, is considered one such aphrodisiac.

The popular herbal infusion stimulates neurons to keep firing feel-good messages to the brain, which is considered the most important organ in the body when it comes to intimacy.

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