I had to take the bus halfway across town to the bookstore that sells the Bach and Monteverdi tickets, because I wasn't confident I'd get a ticket at the door. And in the bookstore, they also have fancy teas. One said "white ginger and pear." Oh? That sounds tasty. In theory I'm allergic to pears but I've eaten them lots of time, I don't think that's true. So I buy the tea. Come home, make a cup, and... now my throat is burning. Well imagine that... I really AM allergic to pears. (I really am! The doctor says so.)