The town I live in is Newport News, Virginia in the United States. The East end is the industrial area made famous for its military ship building. Mid-city once farm land has developed into a commercial hub of office and medical centers, shopping areas, and many chain restaurants and the North end is residential and houses a large military base.
Located in center city are a few coffee shops like Starbucks, Aroma’s and Panera Bread company. They are not like the quaint cafes that are found in small towns were everyone knows each other and will take time to sit and chat.
Here in my area of the world, coffee is the most popular drink. I wonder is it the coffee the people enjoy or the many sweet additive ingredients that go into a coffee? It is very rare I see someone drink their coffee black. I like my coffee from fresh roasted beans brewed at the right temperature with nothing to cover that steamy aroma and taste.
As you guess I am of the older generation with some on-coming of arthritis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. As an alternative means to control these issues. I enjoy a good hot tea such as ginger and lemon which helps with the aches in my knees and ankles. Then roasted dandelion root that gently stimulates the liver. Also, a good Earl Grey black tea to sip as I read a book. My favorite tea is a green tea with hibiscus made with whole tea leaves steeped in a small teapot and poured into a china cup.
How would you describe your coffee taste? Why is a certain tea better for you?
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