A cup of tea is almost a symbol（象征）of British culture. British people were very interested in a hot drink' especially if it is served with some cakes or biscuits. Here are some facts about tea drinking habits in Britain.
There is no real tea time.
All around the world' everyone thinks that British people drink tea every day at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. In fact' we drink tea at every hour of the day' from the minute we get up to the last thing before going to bed. Of course it's possible that a British person will drink tea around the middle of the afternoon' but it's also common to drink it with breakfast.
The perfect partner
Scones（司康饼）are a simple kind of cake' a little sweet and usually served with jam（果酱）and cream. They are excellent with tea. In the daily life' if you order a "cream tea" in Britain' you will get a teapot（茶壶）with a plate of scones.
Milk in tea
British people nearly always put milk in their tea. This seems strange to people from other European countries. They would rather drink their tea without adding anything to it. In Britain' people add a certain number of milk depending on taste' so the tea doesn't look clear enough.
People are always surprised when I say that I prefer coffee to tea as a British person. Tea really is part of our culture' whether we like it or not!
| Some facts about | |
| There is no real tea time | In fact' British people drink tea at of the day. |
| The perfect partner | Scones are the perfect partner of tea because . |
| Milk in tea | British people always drink tea with milk while other Europeans would rather drink their tea with in it. |
| Conclusion（结论） | Tea really is part of . |
