I've Come to Take it Black

I speak for myself when I think of my morning rituals. They revolve around nutrition and ablutions. There isn't much for me to say about ablutions; I douche, soap, shampoo, condition, and generally use one or two wash cloths to perform these actions. I don't shave during the process although I might take to a burst into song.
Then there is the action of fast breaking. My meal is generally meatless, and it includes beans, rice, an egg, and (depending on how the egg is prepared) a small amount of stick butter.
Technically, the greater portion of the breakfast meal consists of leftovers. I seldom make rice in the morning as it can take about 30 minutes to prepare (boil water, add rinsed rice, simmer for 18 minutes, let stand for five minutes). And the beans are either prepared from a previous meal or they are mixed with those from a can. Only the egg is fresh; although I did recently enjoy a crustless quiche that served me 5 individual meals!
So, where does the title of this blog entry come to bear importance?
I am talking about coffee and/or tea.
I have reduced the intake of these two beverages. I refuse to consume hot beverages that do not have caffeine (except for a rare herbal tea). So I enjoy two cups of finely ground coffee that I prepare in pour over style (drip) and two cups of tea. I never have put sugar in tea once I entered my teen years. Actually, I don't put much of anything in tea... a few drops of a fresh lemon might be added, but I would much rather save fresh lemon for a glass of cold or tepid water.
Black coffee is an acquired taste. If the brew is prepared to your liking, then it should be tasty without the addition of dairy lightener and or sweetener. I don't care much for strong coffee. The only time I accept it is when it is prepared in a Latin home. Hot milk fused with hot coffee is a rare treat. But I have come to enjoy Café Crema from Puerto Rico as the morning drink of choice. I add nothing to it. Yumilicious!