How many times a day do British drink tea?

In an effort to really understand how much tea is being consumed on this island, I polled various Brits on how many cups they drink daily. The most common answer was four. Even in summer. One friend admits she drinks six to seven cups a day.

How do you drink British tea?

Instructions

1. Boil the water.
2. Warm the teapot.
3. Add the teabags and water to the pot.
4. Use a tea cosy, if you have one.
5. Steep the tea at least 5 minutes.
6. Pour the tea and add milk and/or sugar if desired.

What is the correct time to take tea?

The best time to drink tea is usually 1-2 hours after having a meal. You can drink it in the morning as well, but make sure you aren’t empty stomach and tea or coffee isn’t the first thing that you consume. Most people drink tea during the evening, along with some snacks which is a good enough option.

How much tea a day should I drink?

Most people can drink 3–4 cups (710–950 ml) of tea daily without adverse effects, but some may experience side effects at lower doses. Most of the known side effects associated with drinking tea are related to its caffeine and tannin contents.

What do Brits eat with their tea?

Tea should be served with both savoury and sweet snacks. There should be sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes—served in this order: Savoury (finger sandwiches with various fillings); neutral (scones, crumpets, buns); sweet (cakes, biscuits, pastries).

What time is tea time in the morning?

Tea breaks are simply an opportunity to have a rest from work for around 10 minutes. In this time you can drink whatever you like (which of course includes tea). This is usually with a small snack, like biscuits for dunking. The best time for a tea break is mid-morning around 11 or mid-afternoon around 3.

How do you properly drink tea?

If sat at a table, the proper manner to drink tea is to raise the tea cup, leaving the saucer on the table, and to place the cup back on the saucer between sips. It’s considered rude to look anywhere but into the cup whilst sipping tea, and absolutely no slurping!

Is English tea good for you?

English breakfast tea contains polyphenols (an antioxidant) that promote good bacteria growth in the gut and decrease the growth of bad bacteria. Scientific studies have proven that the nutrients found in black tea can reduce the risk of stroke in people who drink it regularly.

What time do British drink tea?

Nor is it today. Here’s where you’ll find those crustless finger sandwiches and an array of dainty scones, cakes, macaroons and other tempting nibbles. Afternoon tea is generally served around 3 or 4 p.m. these days. Richardson says it’s a time to mind your manners.