Coffee, Wine and Tea

Coffee, wine and tea have historically consumed the beverage category in my life.  I used to tell people I drink a pot of coffee every morning, a pot of tea in the afternoon and a pot of wine in the evening...and that's not far from the truth!  But things change when you get older and tastes have to be tempered.

What I find fascinating in life is how our tastes change over time and relatedly, how we think about what we consume.  I have never been a coffee connoisseur, but at the same time, I'll pass on a bad cup any time.  My cup of coffee has to be just good enough, as I define that term, to pass muster with me. 

I always thought tea was tea, whether hot or cold.  Why waste time considering the merits of a product that is so basic; that is, until I recently picked up a couple jugs of the pre-made stuff from the grocery store.  I had forgotten my home brewed tea from bulk leaves that day and figured the jugs would suffice.  That's when I learned there is a difference.  I know now that my appreciation for tea has evolved.

So what's my point with this vacuous post? It's simply that it's all so personal what we like in our beverages.  Me?  I like good enough coffee and tea that others may not.  And I'm admittedly not a connoisseur of either.  Wine is different.  I am a connoisseur of fine wine but I'm also realistic.  I can't afford the great wines so I look for value.  And if that's got you curious, you should stop in the store.

And forget what others say.  Especially the experts.  Like what you like.  And remember, whether you think you know your stuff about coffee, tea and wine; it's always subject to change.