It is my duty
With great humility
(Not to mention some anxiety)
To declare with due propriety
That the reality
Of a day without tea
Is pure insanity
So please don't think me haughty
While I engage in poetic rhapsody
Of the beauty
And purity
Of a perfect cup of tea.

Scones are lovely things and should be served with extra thick clotted cream and some tasty jam. This is my favourite scone recipe and goes wonderfully with tea - and is pretty easy to make!

Cream Scones 
(Bittman, Mark. How to cook everything p. 252)

2 cups flour (plus a bit as needed)
1 scant teaspoon salt (tiny bit more than 3/4)
4 teaspoons baking ( Read more... )

"I am so fond of tea I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spiritous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee."

James Boswell, 1763