Confessions of an earl grey addict
I used to like the expensive stuff (Twinings) but because I drink so much of it, over the years I've had to buy the home brand version because I couldn't afford to sustain my habit.
On Monday mornings I'd go to playgroup and have a cup of tea. But one wasn't enough. I'd have to go back for another.
I'd visit a friend and enjoy the first cuppa. But start to wonder if it too rude to ask for another, an hour into our visit.
I don't have milk or sugar with it. That just wrecks the purity of the experience. I would branch out sometimes and enjoy Lady Grey or French Earl Grey for a treat. But for everyday purposes my friend was the 'Earl'.
I have survived the past two weeks and am coping without my real tea. But I don't think herbal is going to cut it as a substitute. What am I going to do?
PS Can't stand coffee. Strange - I know. And I'm a uni student.
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Cheers
Why do you need to give up the Earl Grey? As far as vices go, it's pretty tame.
As a fellow tea drinker, "Let them drink Earl Grey!" And the best money can afford at that!
Btw, the only herbal tea I can tolerate is peppermint tea and only default to it IF I have had too many cups of real tea and think the caffeine count is getting a bit high for the day!
Plus every cup of tea made me feel like I needed to have chocolate with it.
You're right Jo - it's not much of a vice is it?!
I also know many people who drink hot water as they are neither coffee or tea drinkers yet felt anti social if they did not partake of a hot drink....peer pressure perhaps?
Julie
though you're right, its always good to reflect on what we do and what we need.
If you gave yourself a limit one or two cups a day of real tea then they would be something you could look forward too and really enjoy!
Viva le Earl Grey! French Earl Grey, Lady Grey, Girly Grey - all good.
I know - browse the T2 site, or go the shop - you'll soon come back...