United Kingdom
Black tea with milk
The British is the second largest consumer of tea per capita in the world, each person consumes an average of 2.1 kg per year. The popularity of tea dates back to the 19th century, when India was part of the British Empire, and British interests controlled tea production on the continent. This, however, was introduced in England by Catherine of Braganza, queen consort of Charles II of England in 1660 and 1670. Because of the spread of tea throughout the population of Britain began with the tea gardens and tea dances. These include watching fireworks, or dinner and dance, culminating in a wonderful evening tea. Tea gardens lost value after World War II but tea dances are still held today in the UK.
Tea is usually served black tea with milk (never cream) and sometimes with sugar. Strong tea served with lots of milk and two teaspoons of sugar often, usually in a cup, often referred to as the producer of tea. Most of the time in England, tea is not the expression, subtle cultural finely imagined that the whole world-cup (or often a cup) of tea is often a bit drunk, with a number of people who drank up to 6 cups of tea per day. This does not mean that the UK has a more formal tea ceremony, but for the British working class, tea breaks are an important part of every day. Employers generally allow breaks for tea and biscuits to be served.
British Tea Ritual
Even a small formal event could be the cause of cups and plates are used in place of the cup is located. A semi-formal tea rituals of English might read as follows:
- This kettle boiled and water poured into the teapot.
- The water was turned and then poured boiling pot
- Teaspoon of loose tea or tea bag is then added to the pot, while the boiler is ribollita. The traditional quantity is one per person and one for the pot.
- Water was added to the plate and allowed to stand for several minutes, while the tea cozy on a plate to hold the tea.
- A tea strainer placed over a glass of tea leaves and tea is poured through it.
- Black tea is right and then guests can add milk and sugar to your taste
- Plate is usually enough for a cup of tea will not be empty after filling the cups all the guests. If this happens, the pitcher was replaced after everyone is served.
When put the milk into the cup before or after the tea is the subject of
discussion and is traditionally viewed as a class division. Working class, who
can not afford to buy crockery of good quality will add the first milk to
ensure that the sudden increase in the heat does not break the glass, while the
middle and upper classes who do not have to worry about it then have to add
milk so guests can enjoy a cup of tea and personal preference. Tradition of the
latter to be true according to the label. Some believe that the addition of a
second dairy milk usually burning. It affects the taste and so forth, for the
best flavor, the milk must first be paid.
There is also a great way to drink tea when you have a cup and saucer. Cups and plates to be pulled together from a table with his left hand on the plate and on the right handle of the cup. The right hand should pull the head away from the plate for a drink before he was replaced. This rule is relaxed when the tea at the dinner table, not the tea in a chair, etc. drinking tea from a saucer (donated from the cup to cool it) is not uncommon at one time, but now almost universally regarded as a breach of etiquette.
There is also a great way to drink tea when you have a cup and saucer. Cups and plates to be pulled together from a table with his left hand on the plate and on the right handle of the cup. The right hand should pull the head away from the plate for a drink before he was replaced. This rule is relaxed when the tea at the dinner table, not the tea in a chair, etc. drinking tea from a saucer (donated from the cup to cool it) is not uncommon at one time, but now almost universally regarded as a breach of etiquette.
Tea as a meal
Tea is not only the name of the drink, but eating in the evening light, regardless of beverage consumed. Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford is credited with making eating about 1800. He thinks that the idea of removing hunger between lunch and dinner. This tradition continues today.
There is a tradition of tearooms in Britain, which has a traditional cream and jam scones, a combination commonly known as tea cream. However, this structure declined in popularity since World War II. In Devon and Cornwall in particular, tea and pastries are the specialties. Lyons corner house is a chain of successful companies. It is a common misconception that cream tea refers to tea served with cream (not milk). This is certainly not the case.
Box for storing loose tea is known as a tea caddy.
Tea is not only the name of the drink, but eating in the evening light, regardless of beverage consumed. Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford is credited with making eating about 1800. He thinks that the idea of removing hunger between lunch and dinner. This tradition continues today.
There is a tradition of tearooms in Britain, which has a traditional cream and jam scones, a combination commonly known as tea cream. However, this structure declined in popularity since World War II. In Devon and Cornwall in particular, tea and pastries are the specialties. Lyons corner house is a chain of successful companies. It is a common misconception that cream tea refers to tea served with cream (not milk). This is certainly not the case.
Box for storing loose tea is known as a tea caddy.
Industrial Revolution
Some scientists suggest that tea has a role played in the British industrial revolution. Afternoon tea may be a way to reduce the number of hours employees can work in a factory, stimulants, tea, accompanied by a sweet snack to boost energy to the employee will work everyday to be. In addition, the tea has helped some of the consequences of the urbanization that accompanied the industrial revolution to reduce: drinking tea required boiling water for one to waterborne diseases like dysentery, cholera and typhoid to kill.
Tea cards
In the UK some kind of loose teas sold in 1940/80 includes tea cards. This is illustrated cards roughly the same with cigarettes and cards from children. Perhaps the best known is Typhoo tea and Brooke Bond (maker of PG Tips), the latter also provided albums for collectors to keep their cards at some artists who were assigned to describe the cards including Charles Tunnicliffe. Many of the current card collection is very valuable collection.
Commonwealth countries
Afternoon tea and cream tea variants (called Devonshire Tea in Australia and New Zealand) is a staple "tea ceremony" of the English-speaking countries of the Commonwealth, available in homes and cafes in the UK, Australia, India, Africa and New Zealand, although most of the These places are today obsolete and no longer routinely per. Note that the "tea" can also refer to a meal, or dinner, in the countries of the Commonwealth, regardless of the drinks served with meals. This can cause confusion about the meaning of the invitation to "tea". Slang term for "a cup of tea" (as in "tea"), used in England, perhaps to overcome this confusion, but perhaps just an abbreviation. Because the mixture of different races and cultures in Australia since 1950, changing the culture of tea available today.
Afternoon tea and cream tea variants (called Devonshire Tea in Australia and New Zealand) is a staple "tea ceremony" of the English-speaking countries of the Commonwealth, available in homes and cafes in the UK, Australia, India, Africa and New Zealand, although most of the These places are today obsolete and no longer routinely per. Note that the "tea" can also refer to a meal, or dinner, in the countries of the Commonwealth, regardless of the drinks served with meals. This can cause confusion about the meaning of the invitation to "tea". Slang term for "a cup of tea" (as in "tea"), used in England, perhaps to overcome this confusion, but perhaps just an abbreviation. Because the mixture of different races and cultures in Australia since 1950, changing the culture of tea available today.
Hong Kong
English-style tea has evolved into a new local style drink, Hong Kong style milk tea, more "milk tea" only in Hong Kong, using milk instead of regular milk. And 'cha TERFN Khan and popular fast food outlets such as Café de Coral and the proverbial Express. Traditional Chinese tea, including green tea, flower tea, jasmine tea and Pu-erh, which is common, and served in the restaurant for dim yum cha.
Such as the UK, Republic of Ireland mostly tea with milk and / or sugar and a little spicy and stronger than traditional English mixture. Two major brands of tea were sold in the Republic of Ireland and Barry Lyons. There is considerable debate about what brand of light is better. Ireland's love of tea is perhaps best illustrated by the stereotypical housekeeper, Mrs Doyle in Father Ted sitcom.
In the United States, tea is usually served with all meals as an alternative to coffee, whether hot or soft drinks are served, when served cold. This tea is also consumed as a beverage in the afternoon. Afternoon tea, eat rarely served in the United States except in special occasions such as ritual or afternoon tea party in a high-end hotel or restaurant, you can also cream teas on the menu.
Before the Second World War, the American preference for tea evenly divided between green tea and black tea, 40% and 40%, while the remaining 20% prefer oolong tea. The war stopped the U.S. from the major sources of green tea, Chinese and Japanese, providing you with tea almost exclusively from British-ruled India, which produces black tea. After the war, nearly 99 percent of tea consumed is black tea. Green, oolong and white teas are more popular again today, and is often touted as healthy food.
Recently, many began to serve coffee creamer, sweet, spiced tea called chai, masala chai based on India. Bubble tea from Taiwan has become popular in the United States in recent years.
Decaffeinated tea is widely available in the U.S., for those who want the physiological effects of caffeine reduction.
Iced tea
The first half of 1800, tea is served cold, as tea and punch set is enriched with alcohol in general. It has a name like punch punch Regents, Charleston Santa Cecilia Punch, and the Chatham Artillery Punch.
Non-alcoholic version commonly known today, was promoted to the Universal Exhibition of 1904. Sweet tea is popular in the South, and relates to heavy sweet iced tea, unsweet tea, but is generally available on request, with sugar and sweeteners. In the north and west, usually served sweet iced tea. Sweeteners are generally available for the mixture of iced tea without sugar, which can result in less sweet iced tea is not as fast as the sugar dissolves.
Iced tea can be purchased, like soda, in canned or bottled water from vending machines and convenience stores. These pre-made tea is usually sweetened. Sometimes a number of other flavorings, like lemon or raspberry, to be added. Many restaurants serve iced tea throughout the day by a vertical container. In the U.S., approximately 80% of tea consumed is served cold, or cold.
