John Cage, the composer, set out deliberately to bore his listeners. He believed that people are entertained far too much, that the absence of boredom from a society is a true loss. I agree with him.
Which is why I have tea. I drink tea to allow myself a window of solitude, a bit of individuality-- something toward which postmodern culture does not lend itself. Never watch TV while drinking tea. It misses the point. Tea is not a beverage, it is an expression. Drink it slowly, savor the taste. Also an excellent source of Brownian motion.
To remind myself of my reasons, I always let my tea brew for four minutes thirty-three seconds.