Propoganda

The Admin. Dept recently intoduced Green Tea bags in the office pantries, to add to the Starbuckesque choice of teas available - Masala, Cardamom, Regular and Lemon.

On first taste, it reminded me of Beer: Tasted like crap. But then, true to Munshi's acquired taste hypothesis, I've developed a taste for the gutter water. And looking at all the GT propoganda out there (live longer, helps cut down LDLs, anti-oxidants, etc) and the fact that this is the other drink that Japanese live on. (Dont ask #1 for goodness' Sake). This is the turgid liquid they pour in those small cups and drink while saying "Hai!". (Oh wait..)

There.. by drinking GT I am the uber-cool new age hipsters, amongst a sea of chai and latte sipping robots.

Just comleted my 2nd mug this morning, and I see myself appreciating.. almost savoring.. the bland taste (dont worry about the oxymoron there). Just goes to show that one can even get accustomed to consuming piss. (Beer lovely beer).

So, here's to a long healthy Green Tea consuming life (until, of course the ecosystem reached the confluence point and bifurcates off into the crazy post Global Warming phase).

Oh new year oh new year...