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Re: Green tea
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:59 am
by Shavermeister
Let's not pretend green tea tastes good. People drink it for the health benefits. It's the same thing with dark chocolate. It tastes horrible, but it has many health benefits.
Jim
Re: Green tea
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:30 am
by drmoss_ca
Welcome, Jim, I think - an argumentative start to your life here! Tastes mature as people do, and there are many tastes that older tongues delight in yet seem repulsive to youngsters. Green tea and dark chocolate are good examples. There is also the issue of a genetic oversensitivity to sourness: that is lifelong and the best practical test for it is to eat kale. If it's boring "greenfood" (remember that movie?) you don't have the gene. If it tastes like toilet cleaner you do.
Chris
Re: Green tea
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:25 am
by brothers
Hi Jim, it's good to see you here.
My story is similar. For example, I love the dark chocolate any way I can get it, and I enjoy my daily large green tea. On the other hand, after reading the health benefits from Apple Cider vinegar, I picked up a big bottle of it at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. Poured myself a nice big glass of it and expected something along the lines of apple juice or apple cider. YOWEEE!!! That was/is the most repulsive substance I've ever experienced. It set my throat afire and took a few moments of complete horror! I tried toning it down by adding only about 2 tablespoons in a glass of cold water, but I just poured the big bottle down the drain. Horrible! I recall accidentally getting some gasoline in my mouth about 40 years ago, and up to now, I thought that was the worst, but now there are two substances in that category.
Re: Green tea
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:19 am
by Gene
Love dark chocolate. Green tea is drinkable, but not great.
But - I agree that Apple Cider vinegar is the worst.
Re: Green tea
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:33 am
by drmoss_ca
And frankly, if you think that drinking vinegar of any kind will improve your health.....well, the less said the better.
Re: Green tea
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:09 pm
by Shavermeister
drmoss_ca wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:30 am
Welcome, Jim, I think - an argumentative start to your life here! Tastes mature as people do, and there are many tastes that older tongues delight in yet seem repulsive to youngsters. Green tea and dark chocolate are good examples. There is also the issue of a genetic oversensitivity to sourness: that is lifelong and the best practical test for it is to eat kale. If it's boring "greenfood" (remember that movie?) you don't have the gene. If it tastes like toilet cleaner you do.
Chris
Thanks for the warm welcome, and you make a compelling point. It's fascinating how taste preferences can change over time, and I appreciate the insight into the maturation of tastes. The genetic oversensitivity to sourness and the kale test add an interesting twist to the discussion. I'll have to give it a try and see where my taste buds stand on the "greenfood" spectrum. Looking forward to more flavourful conversations!
Jim
Re: Green tea
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:10 pm
by Shavermeister
drmoss_ca wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:33 am
And frankly, if you think that drinking vinegar of any kind will improve your health.....well, the less said the better.
Exactly. I'm with you on that.
Jim
Re: Green tea
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:13 pm
by Shavermeister
brothers wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:25 am
Hi Jim, it's good to see you here.
My story is similar. For example, I love the dark chocolate any way I can get it, and I enjoy my daily large green tea. On the other hand, after reading the health benefits from Apple Cider vinegar, I picked up a big bottle of it at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. Poured myself a nice big glass of it and expected something along the lines of apple juice or apple cider. YOWEEE!!! That was/is the most repulsive substance I've ever experienced. It set my throat afire and took a few moments of complete horror! I tried toning it down by adding only about 2 tablespoons in a glass of cold water, but I just poured the big bottle down the drain. Horrible! I recall accidentally getting some gasoline in my mouth about 40 years ago, and up to now, I thought that was the worst, but now there are two substances in that category.
Hey Gary! Nice to catch up with you!
Your apple cider vinegar experience sounds intense – that unexpected kick must have been quite a surprise. Gasoline and apple cider vinegar in the same category – that's quite a comparison! Looking forward to hearing more about your taste adventures. Feel free to share anytime!
Jim
Your apple cider vinegar experience sounds intense – that unexpected kick must have been quite a surprise. Gasoline and apple cider vinegar in the same category – that's quite a comparison! Looking forward to hearing more about your taste adventures. Feel free to share anytime! 