Well, let me tell ya, this whole fastin’ thing, it’s all the rage now, ain’t it? Everybody’s talkin’ ’bout it. But then they start frettin’ over the littlest things, like, “Can I have this? Can I have that?” Landsakes, it ain’t that complicated!

So, this “black tea,” they ask, “does it break a fast?” Now, hold your horses. What is this “fast” anyway? It just means you ain’t eatin’ for a spell, right? Givin’ your belly a rest. Back in my day, we just called it “not havin’ enough food.” But now they got fancy names for it.

Black tea, the plain stuff, mind you, the kind without all them sugary syrups and milky things, well, that’s mostly just water, ain’t it? It’s like…colored water. I mean, it don’t got no food in it, no meat, no bread, no potatoes. Just leaves and water. So, logically, it shouldn’t break your fast. If your fast means no food, then black tea is a-okay.

But, and this is a big but, if you go pourin’ a whole cup of sugar in there, or sloshin’ in the milk, well, then you ain’t fastin’ no more, are ya? That’s like eatin’ a snack! It’s common sense. Sugar’s got that sweet stuff, gives you energy. Milk’s got… well, it’s milk! From a cow! That’s food, for crying out loud!

• Plain black tea: Good to go. Like water, but tastes a bit better.
• Sweet black tea: Nope, no good. Too much sugary stuff. You’re eatin’ then!
• Black tea with milk: Hold your horses! That ain’t water no more. That’s like a little meal.

Some folks get all worked up about these things. They read too much, I tell ya. Too much readin’ ain’t good for the brain. Back in my days we just listened to our bellies. If it was growlin’ somethin’ fierce, we ate. If not, we didn’t. Simple as that.

This here “Earl Grey” tea they talk about… it’s just black tea with some fancy smellin’ stuff in it. If it ain’t got sugar or milk, it’s the same as plain black tea. Don’t let them big words fool ya. It’s still just leaves and water.

Now, some folks, they get the jitters from this black tea. Makes ‘em all jumpy and nervous. That’s that… “caffeen” stuff they talk about. If that happens to you, well, maybe you ought to lay off it. Fastin’ or no fastin’, you don’t wanna be jumpin’ around like a scalded cat, right?

So, the long and short of it is this: if you’re fastin’, and you want a cup of black tea, go right ahead. Just keep it plain, like the good Lord intended. Don’t go addin’ all them fancy fixin’s, and you’ll be just fine. And if that “caffeen” makes you too jumpy, then just stick to water. It ain’t the end of the world.

And honestly, don’t worry too much about these little details. Just try to eat good, wholesome food when you ain’t fastin’, and get some good rest. That’s more important than all this tea talk, if you ask me. Your body will tell you what it needs, you just gotta listen.

Remember, this fastin’ thing ain’t a new invention. Folks been doin’ it for ages, in different ways. Just use your common sense, and don’t let them city folks with their fancy words confuse ya. A little bit of hunger never hurt nobody, and a cup of plain black tea ain’t gonna ruin your fast.

At the end of the day, it’s your body. Do what feels right for you, and don’t let nobody tell you different. And if you’re still confused, well, go ask your grandma. She probably knows a thing or two about fastin’ and about life in general. Grandmas always know best, that’s what I always say.

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