Kit listened intently as Mona spoke animatedly about the origins of her blend, pleased when she refilled his cup before he had even noticed that it was empty. Then, as she laughed, he found that he couldn't stop himself from smiling at the sound.
"I can taste the smoke with the chilli," he said, running his tongue across his bottom lip. It tingled slightly from the spice but it felt as pleasant as the warmth of the cup in his hands did. "It's really good. The balance is just right."
After taking another sip, Kit continued, both to sate his curiosity and to keep the conversation flowing: "How long have you been doing this?"