[Salieri reaches out to take the saucer but pauses, blinking in surprise when she says that]

You...ah. Is that so? [he'll take a sip of that tea, finding it rather pleasant--herbal and slightly sweet] If you're not comfortable, please don't feel pressured. However, you may be assured it's not strong mead. Short mead's purpose is not to become inebriated, merely to have something other than water to drink. You could always save it for the evening, if you wish.