Everyone knows that some guy a long time ago dropped a tea leaf in hot water and decided it was a bit of a winner in the drinks department. Maybe it's the heat, the taste or the caffeine but I'm with Emperor Shennong on this one, there's nothing better than a great cup of tea. After a totally disastrous day, a cup of good old English Breakfast can make mountains into mole hills. It is the perfect way to accompany breakfast, and during revision periods, a magic motivator "15 more minutes of geography then it's tea-break time!" A good cup of tea is the perfect accompaniment to a catch up with friends or curling up on the sofa with a great book.
From English Breakfast to Chamomile, Peppermint and Jasmine, theres very little that can't be done with tea. There are also may ways to ruin a cup of tea before you've even started; in France I have often been presented with a packet of lipton sitting next to a glass of tepid water, hopeless. By the time I've plunged the tea bag into the glass and battered it with a spoon to eek out as much flavour as possible, the water is nearly cold. Heaven forfend I should be treated to boiling water. I have almost given up ordering tea when abroad, finding coffee to be a much safer choice.
Its no wonder that the UK is top of the list for global tea consumption. (Tea Stats) Seeing as most Brits start their day with a stumble towards the kettle. In Britain we tend to go for tea in a comfy mug, and everyone seems to have a favourite. Mum and I are often caught fighting over who gets the best mug - I would say the mug is a vital part of the perfect cup of tea and I've had many a diva moment over the shape, size and design of the mug holding my tea, much to the frustration of my mother!
So let's here it for the cuppa... Britain's favourite hot beverage
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