Mango Passionfruit

Much to the annoyance of pretty much everyone, I stick to a low carb diet most of the year. I get a little crazy at Christmas and indulge in sweets and carbs. This usually lasts into the first week or two of January until my gut stages a revolt. I made this tea on that day. I was still craving something sweet, but after a big plate of fried rice with very sweet (to me) tasting beef and broccoli with crab rangoon at the delayed holiday lunch at work my gut made it clear that it had had enough. Very clear.
I decided that I wanted something fruity sweet. As I was waiting for the water to boil (with the tea bag waiting in the cup) it occurred to me that I don't really like mangos or passionfruit. As I look at the ingredients I also see licorice root. I brew the tea and it is as unexciting as I anticipated. Kind of a cardboardy trying to pretend to have a fruity flavor.
At least it has a nice color. It's also a good way to remind myself that fruit isn't so fantastic. Sugar is sugar regardless of whether it comes in a bag or a grape.

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  1. Poppy CrockerJanuary 15, 2023 at 11:14 AM

    I don't like actual mangoes, but I often like mango-flavored beverages.

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    1. Lace makerJanuary 15, 2023 at 4:44 PM

      Interesting. Apparently I stay on brand by not really liking anything mango. I refer to mangoes and passionfruit as orange slime fruits because they are well, orange and slimy.

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