Tea

The first time I had tea, I thought it was the best thing I’d ever tasted. I was in second or third grade, visiting a friend’s house, and her mom offered me a cup. It was hot, steamy, Lipton tea with a spoonful of sugar. One taste and I was hooked. I came home and announced to my parents that I had found the BEST BEVERAGE IN THE WORLD. Better than Coke, better than milk, orange juice, watered down chianti….I am sure they were astonished, and a bit taken aback. I demanded tea.

My family does not drink tea. They are all-American, proud coffee drinkers – strong coffee with cream and sugar. But what harm is there in a box of Lipton? Little did they know….