The thread title also mentions 'tea'. Here is a classic ditty from the spendidly eccentric mind of Michael Hurley. It was first recorded by him back in 1964 at the tender age of 22.

TEA
(Michael Hurley)

Turn on the tea and let it brew
I like six cups not one or two
Break out the cups and honey too
And turn on the tea and let it brew
I don't care that she's left me
Just so long as the cupboard's full of tea
My nerves are shakin' and my heart is breakin'
That's just because of all the tea I've taken
Poor old Buddha turned into stone
That's why I drink tea alone
Buddha's made of stone and his eyes are ruby
But his thoughts and dreams are distilled in the tea
I'll drink my tea and sit and dream
Conjure up a leprechaun to dance in the steam
I'm drinkin' my tea and it's gettin' late
I thought I heard somebody pass my gate

Source: transcription in booklet accompanying Michael Hurley 'First Songs' Folkways LP FG 3581 (1964)

--Stewie.