Tea as a ritual in my house

We have "tea" most afternoons or evenings in my house. We eat dinner late so the first thing upon everyone coming home is "Has someone put the kettle on?".  Usually it is just a pot of tea, sometimes a snack--sweet or savory.  It's a time of transition from the work and errands of the day to home-time and making dinner.  As my daughter painted on her paint-your-own-pottery teacup "A cup of tea solves everything."