You are right bronagh. Black tea without sugar is bitter and not so nice. Add a little lemon (fresh or juice) and it is much better.

I find Green Tea is milder and much better to have without sugar.

Ella, the job-hunting is still going strong. It is such a long process. Thanks for your good wishes.

I haven't seen any of the Fat Club series yet. Always manage to miss them.

As for sweeteners, use whatever is available but keep it to an absolute minimal. The more I read the less happy I was to continue using sweeteners. I finally decided to use natural honey but in very very small amounts.

Take Care.