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For the "Tea Time" Poetry Contest of Natasha L Scragg

Tea Can Be the Spice of Life

Because I like variety,
I’ve got many different boxes of tea upon my shelf.
Sometimes I might mix them up,
adding two different bags of tea to seep inside my glass.
Some flavors I enjoy consist of these: rose hips, jasmine,
hibiscus, cinnamon, apple spice, chamomile, mint blend,
and one called Tension Tamer! Its ingredients are
peppermint, licorice, and hops (to name a few).

“Real” tea contains antioxidants, which means
I ought to drink more of those teas than I do.
Though green tea is the healthiest, I still prefer
unique and naturally sweet herbal teas.
They have minerals and other ingredients to make them healthy too.
I enjoy a variety of them, with names like “blood red orange.”
I add a few of them together, seeping them in boiled water,
then flavoring them with honey. Ahhh, to savor nice warm tea.
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Date: 2/28/2024 1:55:00 AM
Joining you in praise for the hot beverage of calm that is blessed with exotic names and aromas. That tea shelf must smell good. J :)
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Date: 2/11/2024 8:36:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your "Tea Time" write. I enjoyed reading your wonderful tea write again. Now for a cup of tea... Have a blessed day with a cup of tea.............
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Date: 2/9/2024 5:41:00 PM
More to a cuppa than I realised. What a wonderful insight into the humble cup of tea. Thanks Andrea I just added a few items to my shopping list. Will be interested to try a few of your favorites. Although I may pass on the peppermint, licorice, and hops, it doesn't sound like "my cup of tea" (pardon the pun). Congrats on your placing in the contest.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/10/2024 1:48:00 PM
oh no, licorice is so yummy. I brought a strong black candy licorice to my ESL students and they did not like it. Yet many people like it because they sell jelly beans now separately in all black, for those who are always picking the black ones out of the bag. haha
Date: 2/8/2024 9:20:00 AM
- Thanks for the tea ... (even though I don't drink tea) - congratulations on your win in the contest :) -
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Date: 1/25/2024 5:03:00 PM
and here i am dear poet, taught....the difference uv steep vs seep(at 1st they appear the same, with study, they have instruct. impt.)...the fortuitous learn enjoying the read regard the wonderful indulge uv the many teas! thanx vooman
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Date: 1/23/2024 1:01:00 PM
I love tea - more than coffee, I believe, although some days I have both. Nice descriptive prose poetry Andrea! :)
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Date: 1/22/2024 3:41:00 PM
I can appreciate what you are saying. I can't handle regular tea because of the caffeine, and I am sorry because green tea is so healthy. I also use herbal teas and now on a fairly regular basis. I haven't tried two bags at once, but is sounds intriguing!
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Date: 1/22/2024 12:56:00 AM
Nothing beats a good cup of char Andrea. I find it quite refreshing even on a hot day. Tom
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/23/2024 1:00:00 PM
Who can resist a char and a wad, eh? :)
Date: 1/21/2024 7:34:00 PM
Me too! I like a variety. Lately I’ve had Lady and Earl Grey! I like spiced chai, red hibiscus (hard to find now), Sleepytime tea, and many others! It is nice to get some leaves from the tea shop, too. Thanks for sharing this one!
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Date: 1/21/2024 4:19:00 PM
Very cozy... <3
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Date: 1/21/2024 3:49:00 PM
So nice read!
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Date: 1/21/2024 11:48:00 AM
It seems we have lots of tea drinkers on site. Good one, Andrea.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/21/2024 2:59:00 PM
yep!!
Date: 1/21/2024 10:35:00 AM
I prefer plain old english breakfast tea lol but I have tried a few others and sup green tea and fruit teas:-) hugs Jan xx
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/21/2024 2:59:00 PM
love fruit teas and so many others.
Date: 1/21/2024 10:31:00 AM
I can see you like a variety of teas here... lovely.. I do like the different herbal ones also.. Best of luck in the contest..
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/21/2024 2:59:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 1/21/2024 9:53:00 AM
Ah dear andrea your tea poem is making me crave for some tea now! And its 11 pm hah. I love minty rose and jasmine tea. But ofcourse green tea too when i feel like telling myself im being healthy. And ginger tea when sick. Love this tealicious poem so delicious! Pleasure always reading your work. Best wishes for the contest
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/21/2024 10:03:00 AM
Cool word "tealicious" I get lazy and don't make tea as often as I should. But it is truly the healthiest of all drinks I take.
Date: 1/21/2024 9:50:00 AM
I enjoy tea. I also enjoyed reading your lovely Tea write. How about a cup of tea??? Looks like we both did this one. Good Luck... Have a wonderful day writing away..............
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/21/2024 10:03:00 AM
Often I use a tall glass that can be toted around, so I carry it to work with me. Rarely do I use a simple cup! Thanks, Paula
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