Tea is a hot infusion drink made mainly from the leaves and leaf buds of the tea plant. Tea is a stimulant which is prepared from parts of different plants. This includes herbal and fruit teas. The plant parts that are used depend on the variety: leaves, buds, flowers, fruits, stems, bark or roots.
The British tea culture began in the 17th century and it is known beyond the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom ranks 9th worldwide with an annual consumption of 2.27 kilograms of tea per capita. Drinking tea is part of the typical British way of life and it is an integral part of the British drinking culture.
Especially the afternoon tea, the ‘tea time‘ is often celebrated and served according to certain rules. Mostly, the proverbial cup of tea is not a refined expression of British culture, but simply a frequently enjoyed every day drink, preferred from the cup.
Tea culture in Germany
The Germans enjoy their cup of tea in the morning, afternoon or evening, too, and often use it as a coffee substitute. Whether fruity, classic or with herbs, tea is becoming more and more popular in Germany. You can enjoy it, of course, all year round, but especially at Christmas time the hot drink is always among the favorites.
The British way of tea preparation is similar to the East Frisian. The British drink almost exclusively black tea, preferably un-flavored, although the well-known Earl Grey tea is named after a British person. Preference is given to strong varieties. Teabags or loose-leaf tea are placed in the pot and brewed with boiling water, where they ‘rest’, so that the tea gradually becomes stronger. For this reason, sometimes hot water is added. In addition, most drink their tea with milk because it makes it milder.
The Roger Lascelles PUB/TEATIME
This is how the Roger Lascelles PUB/TEATIME gets in the right mood for the cold season. With the dark green color and the gold edge, it adapts perfectly to your Christmas decoration. It can be used as wall clock in all living rooms, but it can also fit perfectly into your kitchen repertoire.
Nevertheless, the clock with the saying ‘it’s always TEA TIME’ also promises that there will always be time for a cup of tea all year round. So it is not only associated with the advent season.