She was an actress and had to maintain her figure, so she always drank tea to keep in shape. Her home housed a variety of teas and tea sets, yet no matter what, he never fancied drinking tea. Sometimes, however, he would sit by and watch her make tea and taste it.
It is often said that women who can brew and appreciate tea have a good disposition, taste, and are graceful and gentle. She indeed had an air of scholarly elegance about her, and watching her make tea with such focus was always a pleasure.
He greatly enjoyed watching her make and taste tea, yet he rarely joined her for a cup of tea.
After the divorce, he developed a liking for tea tasting. He would often take out her tea set at home and imitate the way she brewed and tasted tea. Tasting the bitterness, the fragrance, and liking what she liked made him feel a bit closer to her.
They had been married for a year, yet his knowledge of her seemed minimal, and he showed little interest in recognizing her hobbies.
