What is the underlying reason for prohibiting all drinks (not just wine) after the four cups?
Synopsis
Multiple reasons are advanced: to prevent intoxication that would impair seder obligations; to prevent appearing to add cups beyond the required four; to preserve the taste of matzah in one's mouth.
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