Quote by George Mikes
The trouble with tea is that originally it was quite a good drink. So a group of the most eminent British scientists put their heads together, and made complicated biological experiments to find a way of spoiling it. To the eternal glory of British science their labor bore fruit.
Summary
This quote is meant to humorously criticize British innovation by suggesting that even the simplest of things, such as tea, couldn't escape their efforts of complicating and ruining it. It satirizes a perceived tendency in British scientific culture to over-complicate and experiment unnecessarily, highlighting humorously the ironic outcome of their work being successful in spoiling a once enjoyable drink. The quote playfully celebrates the reputation of British scientists while reflecting on their potential for unintentional consequences.
Topics
Coffee (or Tea)
By George Mikes
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