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It is Time For Tea!

Ms Cathy

Did you know that 'it is teatime' , can mean different things, depending on where you live in the UK?

Traditional 'afternoon tea' is an experience many tourists enjoy when they visit the UK. You may have tea served from a teapot accompanied by dainty sandwiches and scones or cakes. If you visit Cornwall or Devon you may get involved in a debate about whether you put the cream or the jam on the scones first! Often this meal is served around 4pm , and is intended as a light meal prior to dinner later in the evening.

However, in some parts of the country a more substantial meal is served as 'tea'. Some people refer to it as 'high tea'. It is served around 5pm or 6pm as a more informal version of a full evening meal, like dinner.

Tea used to be very expensive in the UK, so was treated reverently. Lovely porcelain cups were often used to serve the tea. Tea caddies (lockable boxes) were used to keep the tea safe.

Why not join me for a lesson about tea and other UK traditions? The lessons can be adapted for all levels from beginners to advanced and proficient students. You can me about your country's traditions about tea, too! We can have a cup of tea and a chat!

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