Like JOHNSON and his coterie, in "dishes,"
And came exclusively from far Cathay—
See "China's fragrant herb" in WORDSWORTH'S lay.
Beer prompted CALVERLEY'S immortal rhymes,
Extolling it as utterly eupeptic;
But on that point, in these exacting times,
The weight of evidence supports the sceptic;
Beer is not suitable for torrid climes
Or if your tendency is cataleptic;
But tea in moderation, freshly brewed,