The Wordsmiths Book 2021

Tea Making

It is the ritual upon rising, Or on a lazy afternoon, that works best for me. Pouring water Into my glass teapot, Where leaves collide, Drawing the flavour to just the perfect consistency, Prefer milk after tea, Not before, Correct colour being where the taste resides, It must be loose leaf, Broken Orange Pekoe at the very least, Taking me back to my ancient land, and to fond memories of carpeted hills of tea, Although infusions of French Earl Grey or Melbourne Breakfast Would serve the purpose,

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