Lyrics

Tea has long been an integral part of popular culture, inspiring entire subcultures and inspiring many artists to write songs about it. The Kinks are no exception; their catchy tune about tea, “Tea”, is one of their best tracks – though perhaps less widely-known than Lola or Superman it deserves consideration as an essential listening experience.

Although not widely recognized, this tin-pan alley classic may be one of the best-known songs about tea. The song tells the tale of a man taking his new sweetheart out for tea but being told she’s too high class for their local gin joint. The lyrics are beautiful while its melody remains catchy – perfect for any tea time celebration!