White Tea

Light On Light Through · Jul 31, 2007

I used to drink coffee, a long time ago. I still love the taste. My favorite gelato is coffee. But the brew itself developed the strange effect of turning me into a real grouch the next day. Some people said this was a complete reversal for me.

I can't recall just when I switched to tea.

Tea's a touchy thing. It's not that good in northern New Jersey, and I'd guess that's because of the water. It's almost always good in London, probably for the same reason. In New York City, and close by, tea can be good. A lot depends upon the tea, too, and how you prepare it.

White tea is a kind of green…