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Why does a cup of tea taste so good after a long day out?!

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Peanutbutteryday · 08/05/2023 17:58

Just that.

We just got in from a long day out. I stuck the kettle on. Poured a cup of tea. Boy did it taste good.

I’m sure it tastes far far better than a cuppa I have on an average day in?

Anyone else?

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Phos · 08/05/2023 17:59

It does. I don't know why. But it absolutely does.

Howtohideasausage · 08/05/2023 18:00

It’s a truth. Again, no idea why-the caffeine?

MaryJean87 · 08/05/2023 18:00

Definitely. I love tea, it's refreshing and relaxing at the same time.

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Hazey19 · 08/05/2023 18:01

100% agree. Nothing better than a hot cup of tea after a long day x

Daisysdandy · 08/05/2023 18:01

Mid afternoon cuppa my fave

NormaTheWife · 08/05/2023 18:01

Tea - the best drink of the day!

devildeepbluesea · 08/05/2023 18:02

It tastes vile, just like tea does all the time 🤢

Nice cup of coffee on the other hand…

gogogoji · 08/05/2023 18:59

I don't drink tea but I get it. It's the association. That cup of tea is associated with relaxing after work so it is triggering more than just your taste buds

SummerHouse · 08/05/2023 19:01

Yes I feel this. Also myst mention the tea and toast I had after having DS. It was the most beautiful snack and drink I have ever tasted!

GreyCarpet · 08/05/2023 19:15

It's because you're old!

It doesn't matter where I've been or what I've been doing, the first thing I do when I get in is have a cup of tea. It's like the post birth cup of tea everytime! 🤣

MissHoney85 · 08/05/2023 19:22

I have a theory that the appeal of tea is much more around the routines associated with it than the actual taste. There's something a bit therapeutic about the familiarity of it, the way it makes you slow down a bit and all the associations built up over time with particular places and people.

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Peanutbutteryday · 08/05/2023 20:13

SummerHouse · 08/05/2023 19:01

Yes I feel this. Also myst mention the tea and toast I had after having DS. It was the most beautiful snack and drink I have ever tasted!

And @GreyCarpet oh yes I do remember the midwife saying to me during the birth of dc1 that I could have a cup of tea once Dc arrived. I rememebr it giving me a kick of motivation. 🤣

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ChocChipHandbag · 08/05/2023 20:15

I agree. One of the downsides of working from home is that the tea never tastes as good as it does when you get home after a long day at the office!

Snoopsnoggysnog · 08/05/2023 20:18

It’s also because today has been so grey and miserable, and pretty chilly for May! (South east)

MissVinted · 08/05/2023 20:24

During the first lockdown I started drinking a cup of tea before bedtime. It's one of my most favourite ways to relax now. I don't really like tea any other time of day. Nice strong cafe with hot milk in the morning. These two keep me going.

BanditsOnTheHorizon · 08/05/2023 20:28

The frost cup of tea in the morning is absolutely delicious

morelippy · 08/05/2023 20:29

And another thing... why does tea taste so different drunk outdoors?

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Peanutbutteryday · 08/05/2023 20:45

@Snoopsnoggysnog and @morelippy yes (also south east!) and yes

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Peanutbutteryday · 08/05/2023 20:46

MissVinted · 08/05/2023 20:24

During the first lockdown I started drinking a cup of tea before bedtime. It's one of my most favourite ways to relax now. I don't really like tea any other time of day. Nice strong cafe with hot milk in the morning. These two keep me going.

I sometimes fancy a cup of tea before bed too! But worry about the caffeine keeping me up. Maybe it’s so low it wouldn’t impact? I’d say I’m generally ok with caffeine

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ChicagoBears · 08/05/2023 20:48

I find a hot cup of tea at the end of the day so comforting. Nothing better.

SmallandSpanish · 08/05/2023 20:50

First cup of tea in the morning is the same. Mana from the gods.

tailinthejam · 08/05/2023 20:50

There is nothing better than a nice cup of tea and sit down after a taxing day out and about.

(I reckon cups of tea were pretty high on the agenda at Buck House when they got back there on Saturday afternoon!)

Davros · 08/05/2023 20:52

Mmm first cup of tea of the day. And in the afternoon. And at night.
It's my favourite drink, even better than wine, pint of lager, G&T

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Peanutbutteryday · 08/05/2023 20:52

tailinthejam · 08/05/2023 20:50

There is nothing better than a nice cup of tea and sit down after a taxing day out and about.

(I reckon cups of tea were pretty high on the agenda at Buck House when they got back there on Saturday afternoon!)

Ha that’s true. Suspect they won’t have the Yorkshire tea that I do though.

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Dwightlovesmichael · 08/05/2023 20:53

Absolutely.

And the best tea is when you come home after a couple of days away, regardless of how much tea you have drunk while on your trip.