A Poem upon Tea (1712) [ Practices ]
… Resound the Praises which thy Pow'r inspires ! Blest Juice, assist, while I the Vision draw Which then in Sleep with inward Eyes I saw! Thy Charms alone can equal Thoughts infuse: Be thou my Theme, my Nectar, and my Muse. I saw the Gods and … Goddesses above, Profusely feasting with Imperial Jove. The Banquet done, swift round the Nectar flew, All Heav'n was warm'd, and Bacchus boistrous grew. Fair Hebe then the grateful Tea prepares, Which to the feasting Goddesses she bears. … Ray, Afresh they dazzle, and augment the Day. Tea first in China did all Arts improve, And, like my Light, still Westward thence they move. Well might all Nations be by those out-done Who first enjoy'd that Nectar and the Sun. But see (to …
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