I Got An Answer

Seth Roberts kindly answered my questions re the Shangri-La Diet:

Thanks for writing. Several studies show that food preferences can be produced with caffeine. You come to like flavors paired with caffeine. I think that explains your tea addiction.

Perhaps you are more susceptible to caffeine-generated addictions than other people but why that is I cannot answer.

Seth

About what I figured, but it seemed a good idea to ask. Where's that cup of tea?