Sonnet 83: On Tea

We cannot live without our cup of tea, It’s the staple drink throughout all the earth, And it is a healthy drink for all you see Therefore people drink it for all its worth. Green tea with a slice of lemon is best But now lapsang souchong, that roasted brew, Is a drink that does not taste like the rest Though people drink black tea leaving it to stew. Tea can bring the world closer together It can oft sooth the nerves and make you calm And can be drunk whatever the weather It is that one drink that does you no harm. Tea is a healthy drink for everyone It has a delightful taste second to none.