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Tea Time Contest sponsored by Natasha Scragg

January 21, 2024

Anytime is Tea Time

This morn I woke to a gloomy dawn; a cold rainy day
Off to the kitchen to find comfort in a cuppy Earl Grey
An anytime drink that warmly soothes the inside of me.
To calm anxiety, I often enjoy relaxing chamomile tea.

I smile at the aroma of Orange-Pekoe's rising steam,
with a hint of citrus zest, and a dollop of sweet cream.
Sometimes, I use raw honey instead of both of those,
if I brew tea made from fresh or dried hips of a rose.

Appealing is the amber liquid of Jasmine tea to taste.
Not a single drop of treasured tea ever goes to waste.
If the rain stops, I'll have another cup this afternoon,
in the shade of my garden since it's the month of June.

I don't dunk anything with crumbs into my teacup.
I prefer sipping Hibiscus tea in complete tranquility.
Perhaps, a biscuit or a scone if it's served on the side,
for having things float in my Chai... I cannot abide.
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Goldsmith Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Congratulations on your win...... I enjoyed reading your fun/creative "Tea Time" write. I love your many teas listed. Hibiscus tea is a great one. Tea is great hot or ice cold in the summer. Have a blessed day with a cup of tea.............
Andresen Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 9:23 AM
- ( I don't drink tea ... give me a cup of black coffee ... ) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) -
Baker Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Wonderfully rhyming poetry to enhance a morning tea. Made me want a few cups of tea, Lin. Very enjoyable poetry, my friend. Write On! Bill
Lane Avatar
January 24, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Have a drink, Bill. It's not cold here today, but rain is predicted most of the day. I think we get some of your weather, the day after you.
Scott Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Tea. The National drink of my home country - we did not invent it but we seem to have claimed it as the panacea for all ills; healing, refreshing, normalising, enduring and faithful. It is more than a mere beverage, it speaks of relationships and love, of home and security. Earl Grey is my favourite, Lin. A wonderful poem and there are too few on this important soul-food a hurting world should share and imbibe. Bravo.
Lane Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Sometimes just holding the warm cup and inhaling the vapors is calming to me. Thank you so very much for your insightful comments, Sam. They're all greatly appreciated.
Cunningham Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Nothing beats a lovely cup of tea, there's so much to choose from though. Tom
Lane Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 2:53 PM
That’s certainly true, Tom. Especially when it’s chilly, it also served as a hand warmer. ;-)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I’ve been enjoying both Earl and Lady Grey. One with its Bergamot and the other with its lemon and orange peel. I also like spiced chai, herbal and others. Enjoyed.
Lane Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 7:59 AM
I've not tried Lady grey but I will. Thank you, Kim.
Alhemaidy Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Big yes! so nice read!
Lane Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Thank you, AA. ;-)
Culverhouse Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM
As an Englishman I concur, any time is tea time, wonderful write Lin
Lane Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Hi, Clive and thanks. Shall we have tea some time? ;-)
Allison Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 9:32 AM
What a thirst quenching poem Lin, you mentioned so many different varieties of tea, i would love to chat poetry with you one day over tea and scones (with cream and jam ) and i am dead against dunking - yeuk lol:-) hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
lol I've got that song ringing out in my head now lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Wouldn't that be LOVERLY? I really do enjoy the varieties of tea I mentioned.
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