Tea, is it?
For the Snack Challenge Thingy, but mostly for fun.
Does a drink count as a snack?
Yes it does, can't take it back.
Here it is, one lump or two?
A delicious red-brown builders brew
The perfect liquid pick me up
Now, take some care to choose your cup
Fresh water boiling, steaming hot
Will you be fancy, use the pot?
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Brew it well, and don't be lazy
Bags not leaves, now, don't be crazy
Steeped one minute, maybe five
With that first sip, I come alive
Sugar crooning, forget me not
Add the milk now, just a spot
Lift a biscuit from the tin
Take two! just one would be a sin
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Hands wrapped round my favourite mug
Sit! Enjoy! and sip, don't chug
Temp just right, taste sublime
Take the moment, give it time
The caffeine makes me feel alert
Ensures my head won't start to hurt
The sugar cheers, the tannins calm
Cures all ills, a wonder-balm
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Whether we're happy, tired or sad
Stressed, distressed, or steaming mad
Feeling chilly? this will warm
In no time you'll be on top form
Refreshing even on hot days
An elixir for 'most any malaise
Gone visiting, or guests are here?
Put the kettle on m'dear
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When you visit someone's place
They greet you with a smiley face
"Tea?" they say, you sag and bask
"Oh! darling! thought you'd never ask!"
And though we're gasping, fit to cry
Occasionally, we're apt to lie
"Oh, only if you're having one!"
It's bullshit, stick the kettle on
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There's places in the world you know
With nowhere for the kettle to go
And if a steaming tea they crave
These heathens use the microwave
And though I'm normally quite nice
Don't get me started on the ice
And lemon - pfft, what nonsense this?
I'd rather drink a tank of piss
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Worse: milky pale instead of brown
Too weak, too cold, we force it down
Must be polite, what can you do?
Dreaming of a proper brew
The temperature just right for sipping
And a biscuit or two for dipping
But take care 'cause no one wants to frown
To see a soggy biscuit drown
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Heed my tips and hear my song
Good tea, like sex, is hot and strong
Wet and tasty, slightly sweet
A biscuit on the side to eat
Not rushed; enjoyed! time set aside
Several times a day with pride!
With the odd delighted gasp or moan
With a friend or on your own
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Let me finish up this ditty first
Then start a brew, I've got a thirst
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Just brilliant. This is beautiful and so well though out. I love the gentle undertones. Great job!
Ah, the little things. Made big! Congrats!
I want a cup of tea now with cream and sugar and a few sugar cookies too. Congrats on Top story.
Ha ha! Wonderful and Best entry I have read so far. Congrats on the TS.
Love!!!! Congrats on TS!
Great Art!!: Congrats on Top story 😁😀
congratulations on your Top Story
This was SO excellent! I loved all the descriptions of the tea and the temperature and the wet and tasty, referencing sex. And the “Bullshit!” Hahaha. Fabulous.
Lol. This was a lot of fun, L.C. 'Worse: milky pale instead of brown' 🤢 It's just ruined after that. Congrats on your TS!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Wonderful!
Back to say congrats on Top Story!!
This is a treat
first CONGRATULATIONS ON TS... now, as I sit here enjoying MY cuppa tea, I am reminded of my promise to myself to make my scones on Saturday when I'm off work. Well done. I love it! Oh, and I use tea leaves. My husband prefers the bags but I was raised on the loose and still enjoy it.
Wonderfully, whimsically British- love it!
Congrats on Top Story! I learned how to like tea before I moved to England back in 2016 and it was the best decision. Absolutely love it! And it is a snack 100%
Congrats on the TS
Off to brew me a HOT & STRONG cup of Earl Grey. This was fantastic, a brew most definitely qualifies as a snack. Lovely entry. I laughed so hard at the microwave quib- Heathens indeed. haha 🫖
Delightful. I related to your description of how to make a proper cup of tea. And your photo looks exactly like my tea cup! 💕💕💕🌿
Yes, tea defnitely qualifies and I enjoyed your tribute to it! Coffe during the day and tea in the evening for me. Sacrilege, I know. What's worse, I like several varieties and forgo the milk. I'm a heathen. The "bullshit" line was priceless! Congratulations!
adorable and extremely entertaining. Congratulations