Chocolate and chili, tea and cheese...

Just finished a mug of strong Keemun with a little milk and a pinch of
chipotle. Very nice - I'm going to try this again with a Lapsang. Thanks for
the inspiration! Good by itself, and a dandy complement to a breakfast of
dried figs and sharp cheddar. I somehow discovered years ago that this
combination makes a magical transformation in the mouth. The cheese has to
be aired well; I slice it thin and leave it out for a few hours or even a
couple of days.

-DM

(Glinka's "Traveling Song"; Soviet Army Chorus)