Do You fancy a cuppa? - English Tea and how to make it
Task: Follow the QR-code and write down your own examples for the 3 sayings mentioned in the video!
Task: Read the text and highlight important information!
Tea in the UK – A Short History
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the United Kingdom. People there have been drinking tea since the 1600s. At first, it was only for the rich, but over time, everyone began to enjoy it. Today, tea is an important part of British life and culture.
British people usually drink black tea. It is often served with milk and sugar, but some people also drink it plain or with lemon. Tea is often enjoyed with snacks like biscuits, cake, scones, or sandwiches. This tradition helped create the custom of afternoon tea.
Tea became popular for many reasons. At first, people thought it was good for their health. Then, it became a common drink for workers because it was warm and gave energy. Later, it became part of daily life at home. Sugar made tea sweeter and more enjoyable, which helped it become even more popular.
The first tea in Britain came from China. It was very expensive at first, so only rich people could buy it. But when British traders brought more tea to the country, prices became lower, and more people could afford it. This helped tea spread across all parts of society.
Drinking tea also changed daily life. Special cups, teapots, and other items became popular. People believed that drinking tea was a polite and proper thing to do. It was even seen as a sign of respectability.
Today, tea is still one of the most common drinks in the UK. Many people feel that drinking tea is a part of being British, and the tradition continues all around the country.
Task: Decide if the statement is true or false.
Write T (true) or F (false)
T / F
1. Tea came to the UK in the 1600s.
2. Only poor people drank tea in the beginning.
3. British people usually drink green tea.
4. Tea is often served with biscuits or cake.
5. Drinking tea became part of British culture.
6. The first tea in Britain came from India.
to serve/served - bedienen
respectability - Respektabilität/Anständigkeit
to afford something - sich etwas leisten
polite - höflich
Task: Match the word with its meaning:
1. rich people
a. teapots, cups, and saucers
2. tradition
b. people with a lot of money
3. culture
c. usual way of doing something
4. items for tea
d. customs, food, and way of life
