Презентация, доклад к уроку английского языка в 9 классе Чай

1600s and it didn't take long for the British to develop a strong taste for the drink. In the centuries since, the British tea culture has been going strong. Tea is now associated with the British lifestyle as it is enjoyed on a daily basis by people of all walks of life.

a proper afternoon tea, tea sets made of fine bone china, porcelain, or silver are used. The set includes a teapot, cups and saucers, a creamer for holding milk, and a sugar bowl, all carried on a tray. All the pieces of a proper English tea set will likely have a matching pattern.

of tea served with scones, clotted cream, and jam. It does not mean that cream is added to the tea. Traditionally, the jam is strawberry, the cream is thick and dense, and both are piled high on the scone.

for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying an afternoon tea. Tea rooms originated as places for women to meet and mingle outside the home. Although tea rooms have given way to the more casual coffee houses and cafes in recent decades, they can still be found throughout the UK.

hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James

there is still much to do after selecting a tea and foods to serve.
Select matching china, tea pot, and napkins for serving the tea.
Invite as many guests as desired, but be careful to not exceed the number of matching tea cups and saucers.
Find a place to display the tea party spread. A dining room table will do. Some people have special tea trays, large enough for the tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl, and all the dishes for the tea.
Decorate the tea or tray with a small vase of flowers or other seasonal ornaments. A bough of holly might work well for a Christmas tea.

cup of tea. This magical elixir helps Brits get through the day and seems to make problems disappear … at least temporarily! It is said that tea was our secret weapon during the dark days of World War II.
80% of Britons drink tea and consume 165 million cups daily, or 60.2 billion cups a year!

cup of tea?
- Only if it’s not too much trouble.
- Do you like it with milk and sugar?
- Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.

A: I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn’t you?
B: I’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind.
A: Milk and sugar?
B: A milky one without sugar, please.

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