If ifs and ans were pots pans all the sea was ink trees made of bread cheese what would we have to drink?

This is a classic riddle! The answer is:

Tea

Here's why:

* "Ifs and ans were pots and pans" This phrase doesn't really have a literal meaning. It's just a way of starting the riddle and creating a nonsensical scenario.

* "All the sea was ink, trees made of bread, cheese" This continues the nonsensical scenario.

* "What would we have to drink?" This is the key. Since everything is made of food-related items, the only drink we would have is tea.

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