Today I faltered, though completely unintentionally. Let me explain. Tonight we went to Chinatown for dinner, as it is a holiday and if there's one thing you can count on, it's somewhere in Chinatown being open, no matter what the day or time.
We found our spot and ordered quickly. Without thinking I poured my girlfriend and I a cup of the watery black tea that is the staple of all Chinatown restaurants. Before I had even thought about it I had downed a cup and a half of it. Obviously, this is not the end of the world, due to the extreme weakness of the tea ( I didn't even feel the least effect!), but I still feel I violated the spirit of this month's arrangement. But what can you do? An honest mistake is an honest mistake.
Speaking of tea, to keep myself going at work, I have partaken in a few cups of herbal tea. Unlike me, my girlfriend is a staunch tea drinker, so there is always ample amounts around. One of my main complaints about tea (herbal ones especially) is they simply don't have a strong enough flavour. I don't mean just in contrast to coffee drinks, although this is certainly true. I mean all drinks. It is very weak, which I suppose is the appeal? Anyway, it isn't for me. Another big letdown where tea is concerned is the smell. Tea always has amazingly aromatic aromas and names. Yet when you actually drink it, it is nowhere near as bold a flavor on your tongue. A big letdown.
Well, that's enough picking on tea today! 11 days folks!
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ReplyDeleteNormally I would agree with what you said about tea and the aroma being so much stronger than the taste ... but have you tried tea from David's Tea? The aroma is amazingly delicious, and the flavor is just as bold, depending on which flavor you choose. They do have caffeine free and other options that may tempt you for the remaining 10 days. ;)