Though he'd said otherwise to Katya before, Luther didn't hate tea - he just never chose it. Coffee had a bigger caffeine boost and was always stronger. But he still felt uneasy around her, as if he'd done something wrong by not calling sooner - even if it seemed ridiculous at the time. Choosing to stay in her shop could fix that, couldn't it? He gave a slightly more relaxed smile, sitting down opposite her.
"Here's fine." On an impulse, he added in a teasing tone. "I'd like to see if it lives up to the hype."