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Jan 2024
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#284 The History of Tea in the UK

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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Do you like tea? I love trying different kinds, especially on cold days. Today, we'll talk about the British love for tea. And in a future episode, I'll show you how to make a British-style cup of tea.

Tea for Everyone

  • Tea was cheaper: Tea cost less than alcohol, so more people could buy it.
  • Easy to find: You could find tea in many places. It was easy to buy.
  • No harmful effects: Tea didn't make you sick or misbehave, like alcohol.

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