"I, er, I meant it in more of a general sense, you know, tea usually calms people, but it can also be a pick-me-up, and really it's a very nice beverage and I can't believe you've never had it, so you ought to try it. I wasn't implying anything about you, sir."

Yes, Mary definitely needed her tea. The waiter came over. "Yes, Ms Hodges? Dessert or drinks?"