/2/04


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> "Leif Thorvaldson" > wrote in message
> ...
>> What is the problem with Lipton's tea? Some Brit friends of mine laugh at
>> the mention of it being a consumable tea? What about Red Rose. I enjoy
>> both of them. Does this make me a Philistine? *G*
>>
>> Leif
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> There's nothing wrong with enjoying them. The other night I was eating prok
> rinds and Dr. Pepper, and enjoyed them very much. However, I don't confuse
> pork rinds with foie gras, which I enjoy much more, and which is of a much
> higher quality.

Personally, I much prefer pork rinds. They are less fatty, and they do not
involve the torture of animals by force feeding. So, what does that make me?
As for Dr. Pepper, we'll just let it go.

> Lipton and Red Rose are inexpensive teas. They are not high quality, or
> even medium-quality. I use Lipton for iced tea, though, and if I'm sick,
> I'll sometimes make a cup for nostalgia's sake.

And I drink it when I'm out, in a pinch, and why not?

> Enjoy your tea. You might however want to try higher quality teas on
> occasion.

Ditto.

Michael