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At Five O’clock

Otaryan Flora U-13

«Five O’clock Tea» is a famous British tradition. It is a time when people in the UK stop their day to drink tea and eat some tasty snacks. It is not just about food and drink – id is also about relaxing and talking with friends or family.

Introduction

In 1840, Duchess Anna of Bedford started this tradition. In those days, people ate only two big meals: breakfast and a later dinner. Anna often felt hungry in the afternoon. She asked for tea and some bread with butter. Soon, she began to invite her friends to join her.

The history

Tea does not grow in Britain because it is too cold. At first, tea came to London from China. It was very expensive, and only rich people could buy it. Later, the British started to grow tea in India and Sri Lanka. Today, tea is cheap, and everyone can drink it.

Where the tea came from

British people usually drink black tea. The most famous types are English Breakfast and Earl Grey. British people have a special rule: they almost always add milk to their tea. Some people also like to add a little sugar or a slice if lemon.

Popular types of tea

People don’t just drink tea; they also eat tasty food. They have small “finger sandwiches” with cucumber, egg, or salmon. They also eat scones. Scones are small cakes with jam and thick cream. For dessert, they have little sweet cakes.

Tea menu

Traditionally, tea starts at 5:00 PM, but today people often have it between 3:00 and 5:00 PM. They drink tea at home in the living room or in a garden. Sometimes, friends meet in nice tea room or big hotels to celebrate birthdays or holidays.

Where and when?

The tea drinking process

The tea ceremony is a slow and quiet ritual. First, tea is brewed in a porcelain teapot. Then, it is poured into cups, and milk or sugar is added. People stir the tea carefully with a small spoon without making any noise. It is important to keep the spoon on the saucer, not in the cup.

Today, British people drink more than 100 million cups of tea every day! It is a great way to take a brake and talk to friends and family.

Conclusion

Thanks for your attention!

Otaryan Flora U-13