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Tea did not reach Europe until 1560 and the East India Company did not import tea into England until the mid 18th century. However tea in small quantities was available from 1657 but was not so popular and very expensive. Tea did become more popular by the year 1700 and by 1750 had become established as a popular drink.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoBring your own teabags. It's not that Americans don't drink tea - we do - but that the blends are different and you might have trouble finding tea that's as strong as you're used to. Supermarkets where I live sell British brands, some claiming to be the same as in Britain, but I live in a town with a heavy immigrant presence. In areas with few immigrants you will have trouble finding a brand you're used to.
Most American tea is consumed as iced tea, which is exactly what it sounds like - tea turned into a cold drink with lots of ice. As far north as NY it would be unsweetened, but in the South it is always heavily sugared ("sweet tea") unless you specifically ask for "unsweet tea". It's quite good if you give it a chance, and if you spend time in the South you'll know why it's drunk iced! The blends, though, are weaker since iced tea never has milk or extra sugar added to it and Americans don't like cloudy iced tea.
I frequently read British travelers complain that Americans have no idea how to prepare hot tea and think that warm water will do. This failing is confined to restaurants, but keep it in mind.
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∙ 14y agoChina is the first to have records of tea consumption dating back to the 10th Century BC. Indian records list consumption about 500 BC. Japan records tea consumption about 800AD. Tea importation began in the UK in the 1660's
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∙ 14y agoThomas Garway sold both liquid and dry tea to the public as early in 1657.
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∙ 9y agoA Chinese emperor and herbalist was the first to have discovered tea. The beverage was served for pleasure during social occasions.
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∙ 14y agoThe earliest records of tea consumption are with China dating back to the 10th Century BC
Around 2737 BC.
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Eating or drinking tea?
Tea is a Liquid.. So we call it as Drinking Tea. However, English people says, Eating tea, it means, they are having dinner. Vincent you mad fellow, its a silly question :p
Did the English bring tea to Australia?
Yes. The English created the first official white settlement in Australia, and they brought their traditions and culture with them, including the drinking of tea.
Why is the Japanese Tea Ceremony a ceremony?
It's not really a ceremony, but rather a ceremonious way of preparing and drinking tea. "Tea Ceremony" is just what we call it in English. In Japanese it's called "The Way of Tea."
If your drinking darjeeling you are drinking what?
You are simply drinking tea .
What are the advantages and disadvantages of drinking tea?
drinking tea results in causing moles on your skin
What side effects are there related to drinking tea weight loss?
There are no known side effects related to drinking tea for weight loss. Drinking tea is very beneficial for you.
In Which country is tea drinking is a ceremonial ritual?
In Japan the making and drinking of tea is a ceremonial ritual.
Can you get your period by drinking tea?
No
Is drinking cold tea the same as drinking cold water?
No.
What does Joe Starbuck never wear while drinking coffee?
What does joe never wear while drinking coffee?
Does drinking tea help you concentrate?
Drinking tea helps to keep your body hydrated, a hydrated body does concentrate better.
Does the Mad Hatter keep drinking tea?
The Mad Hatter does keep drinking tea.In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, he not only drinks tea at the mad tea party, but carries on drinking tea when he appears as a witness at the trial of the Knave of Hearts. Then, when he appears again in Through the Looking Glass(with the new name Hatta) he is still drinking tea.
