In the cool of evening
I love a cup of hot tea
To soothe a parched throat
Or wake me if I'm drowsy
I prefer tea over coffee
No doubt the English in me
I love to order tea when dining
'Cause they treat you like royalty!
They bring you a big selection
in many places that I dine
From chamomile to orange pekoe
Many I taste are fine
Tea is healthier than coffee
especially the decaf kinds
Go to your health food store and
they'll help you with your finds
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Christina (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I realize I am talking to a largely U.K. audience about tea! LOL. And yes, I did have tea tonight when I was drowsy so I could stay up to post my poem. Just barely made it!
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We drink both tea and coffee. The tea we have is proper tea, none of this teabag nonsense, we have Rwanda/Burundi tea and it is wonderful.
I drink Colombian coffee and I grind the beans before using it.
I think this poem should have an '18' against it as you used a rude word, you said decaf - that is the devil's brew. LOL
Oh that is hilarious!! Well thanks so much for your input!! I appreciate the read--Christina
A fine write Christina.
Thanks Orchidee----C
I really enjoyed the sweet simplicity of this one. Would you like a biscuit with your tea?
Yeah, I didn't have a lot to say yesterday LOL---Thanks for stopping by!
I am English and certainly enjoy my cup of tea.. I'm taking my first one today as I type to you.. more often a mug these days.. thats the vessel I drink from.. not a self explanatory description of my good self.. I do prefer it to coffee bu also like coffee, just in a different kind of way.. I like both strong and without milk or sugar... delicious and refreshing.. I also like cheese but that's a different story altogether.... I thoroughly enjoyed today's poetic serving by you Christina... AGT's
Neville
Well thank you for that reply, friend! Glad you liked my little poem!
Christina
made me thirsty.. and its only Wednesty ...
I am drinking a mug of earl grey tea as i read you today.
I too enjoy a variety of different teas which saves my palate from becoming too familiar with any particular blend/type.
Following Goldfinch's comment about decaf, i have never tried a decaf tea having decided that my decaf coffee experience was most disappointing.
Oh yes, decaf coffee is horrible!! Decaf tea on the other hand wasn't quite as bad. Thanks for your comments and the read!---Christina
Ohhhhhh CHRISTINA ~ A very English Poem today ! Its 3pm here (UK) and at THREE ~ everything stops for TEA. I have just brewed a pot of Earl Grey in my Office (served in China Cup with a dash of milk) and a Digestive Biscuit ! The English Tea Ceremony is almost as elaborate as the Japanese ! Loose Tea brewed in a China Pot and the leaf strained through a Silver Tea Strainer ! I have all these accroutements in a Cupboard in My Office ! Tea is very different from Coffee and should be the first & last Drink of the DAY ! There are over 50 varieties of TEA each one with a fascinating Geography & History ~ Its never just TEA ! Angela (being Spanish !) likes Wine ~ Coffee & Tea in that order ! However she says my *English Tea Ritual* makes it taste a lot better ~ especially with a splash of BRANDY !
Blessing & Peace & Love to You ALL
Yours ANGELA & BRIAN🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡
This sounds like its from Brian, not sure though, but I'll address it to you both, Loved the reply about tea! I wish our world could stop for a moment at three!! It all sounds to fancy and fun! Thanks for stopping by and reading!--Christina (Blessing and peace and love to you both too)
Yes indeed CHRIS ~ It is me BRIAN ~ Its 2am (Thursday) in New Zealand so I assume ANGELA is fast asleep in her bed ! There is a song ~ Everything stops for Tea ~ I will post it tomorrow. In Middle Class English Society one serves Tea & Cakes & Crustless Sandwiches between 3 & 4 pm. If more food is served (Crumpets etc) it is called HIGH TEA ! Coffee or Wine or Chocolate is NEVER served ~ JUST A CHOICE OF TEA ! Tea Bags and Tea brewed in a CUP are VERBOTEN. In the UK we have shops (TWININGS) just devoted to Tea & the English Tea Ceremony. Afternoon tea should never be rushed ~ liquid Tea should be repected as the INFUSION of a very honourable and sacred herb. When the leaf is brewwing in the Pot one should lift the lid and inhale the aroma ~ DIVINE ! Trouble is in the 21st C everyone is too too busy to savour the finer points of the English Tea Ceremony !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love in the Spirit ~ ANGELA & BRIAN
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Hello Christina,
Thank you for a charming, delightful write.
I'll agree with you of course there is nothing like a cup of tea and a glass of prosecco and a nice glass of white wine.
Keep writing
FineB
Thank you FIneB! What have I been missing out all these years, lol? Thanks for the kind reply and the read...Christina
Tea is real thirst quencher to me too dear friend yet take my hat off to those who at night can drink coffee. I would be up and dancing til all hours so stick to plain water then. A very refreshing read.
Thanks Fay! Right, coffee at night is a bit much! Glad you liked the poem. Thanks for the read and reply--Christina
I've worked for my caffeine, I deserve my caffeine and I'm darn well going to have it. My bedtime tea: lemon and ginger with a teaspoon of honey. Other than that it's any good tea - in leaf form of course.
I hear ya! I've learned a lot today and it's no silly teabags and no decaf! I thank you for stopping by and replying---Christina
I am told by my brother, who also owns tea gardens, that the young leaves with a silvery hue, are the best and most expensive. It is also shipped to the Buckingham Palace.
So here's to all of us,
Wow! That is very neat! Thanks for the read and your kind reply Suresh!! I will be having tea again in a little while!---Christina
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