Tea

It would be weird to write a post about something basic as tea.

My dear sweet mother did not want me to get addicted to anything - so she kept me away from tea or cofee for a long time. The first time I had tea was at a friend's place when I didn't recognize it as tea, and strictly speaking, it was only iced tea, so I don't think it counts.
The first time I really had tea was at an Udipi restaurant - as a treat from the owner. He just gave it to me assuming I had always drank it, and I sort of drank it because I couldn't refuse him or he would think it was an insult to him. I was concenterating on a prject at that time, so I didn't really get the flavor.
The second time I really drank tea was today, it was also a treat. Damn was it good. Damn did it singe my tongue.
then I took a second glass - and for the record, today is the first day I have actually purchased a glass of tea. Sorts of wakes you up and vitalizes you. Am sure my Mom won't mind me getting addicted to tea now - AND at two bucks a glass, its damn cheap.

Still have to try cofee though.