A Poem upon Tea (1712) [ Practices ]
… by Tables plac'd Adorn the Sides, and tempt the Sight and Taste. Yet more the gay, the lovely Colour courts, The Flavour charms us, but the Taste transports. I drink, and lo the kindly Steams arise, Wine's Vapour flags, and soon subsides and dies. The friendly Spirits brighten mine again, Repel the Brute, and re-inthrone the Man. The rising Charmer with a pleasing Ray Dawns on the Mind, and introduces Day: So its bright Parent with prevailing Light, Recalls … 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, …
Tea | Drinking | Beauty | Charm
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