"Some teas have more caffeine than coffee, which is why I prefer them. I'm utterly addicted to caffeine, it's dreadful. But better than some other addictions, I suppose.
Not that there's anything wrong with coffee, of course. Though the coffee the machines at work produce is more of a distant cousin than the actual product. I have heard rumours of an espresso machine, but they have yet to be verified. I'll keep you informed." He flashes John a smile and decides yes, a second beer would be fine.