>>88431589Okay now that I have time to sort my thoughts. Everything I posted is pretty thorough, im surpised at myself but I have some stuff I want to add.
>bennetsThe bennets were not poor they were upper class. They were just lower upper class whereas Darcy was upper upper class. They were in the same social strata otherwise Elizabeth would never have had a chance at Darcy. What made their situation troubling was that though they were upper class they were about to not be. Not only financially but also reputationally.
>clothingDo you like regency clothing? I actually like how the women dressed. I think you would look good in it. I saw some clips of the film to jog my memory and during the dancing scene, the women had some flowers in their hair! Flowers in hair is always good looking on women.
>mateI cant believe I didnt share how I drink it. I drink canarias edicion especial. Thats the dark green one because it has the most caffeine and it gives a lot of focus and energy, maybe even too much desu. And I use a stainless steel mate because cleanup is easy.
>the tasteIts an acquired taste like all bitter drinks. Personally I like the taste but I know some others dont, especially if they prepare it wrong, which is perfectly undestandable for beginners to do. So let me give you the best chance to enjoy it so you dont say "bro this is disgusting"
>1 let the first fill sit for at least 5 mins or more(especially if using fine cut like canarias) this will allow you to press the mate with the bombilla onto one side once the leaves have absorbed the water. This prevents clogging.
>2 use cooler water.They recommend using 80celcius water but thats too high for me, I use room temp water to lukewarm water at best. Ive never been a hot tea drinker so use the temp you like.
>3- the first sip is the strongest and most bitter.Its is perfectly normal to spit out the first sip exactly because of that. I dont mind the taste but dont let the first sip ruin the experience for you. Even some lifelong drinkers hate the first sip.
>4- use lemon water.If you still dont like the taste, then fill your thermos with lemon water or squirt a little bit of lemon into the mate. Try it then, it completely changes the flavor profile. It actually turns it slightly sweet and very enjoyable. Ive never met anyone that doesnt like it with lemon water. I recommend you first try it with lukewarm lemon water for best results. If you still dont like it you can add sugar to the lemon water, that way you can still enjoy the health benefits of mate. Its common to drink mate with sugar and lemon (basically lemonade) so no one can call you out for it because its perfectly common and normal.
