![]() ![]() (Image credit: ITV) How do you describe your judging style? This is all changing now, though, and no one would even bat an eye if you said ‘a tea’ or ‘a coffee’.Adam alongside his fellow panellists Beverley Knight, Shania Twain and Jason Manford. People would say “Yes, I’d love some tea”, or, “No thanks, I’ve already had some coffee”. In the old days, it would not have been acceptable to say ‘a tea’ or ‘a coffee’, as ‘tea’ and ‘coffee’ are uncountable nouns. Is there any special vocabulary or grammar stuff I should know? Remember to add the milk AFTER the hot water, as tea needs to be brewed at 100 degrees Celsius, and if you put the milk in first, the tea won’t brew properly.Ħ. Be sure to ask, “How do you like it?”, so that they can tell you exactly how much sugar and milk to put in. If there’s no one else around, of course, make yourself a drink! However, if there are other people in the house, it’s considered quite rude in Britain to make yourself a cup of tea without offering to make one for everyone else. The rule of thumb is that the tea and coffee making facilities in any house are free for any guest to use, although it’s important to check with your host first. What do I do if I’m staying in someone else’s house and want to make a drink for myself? I think you probably already know my view on this from number 1 – if you don’t want to drink something, you don’t have to it’s your body! However, if you’re feeling awkward or uncomfortable about not finishing your drink, simply take your own cup out to the kitchen instead of letting your host clear it, and pour the rest of your drink down the sink.ĥ. What if I don’t finish my tea? Will my host be upset? ![]() My logic is that it is my tea, my biscuit and my body, so if I want to dunk it, I will!Ĥ. Dunk for too long, however, and you’ll just end up with a mouthful of soggy biscuit at the bottom of your mug! In the old days, it may have been considered rude to dunk your biscuits at more formal events, but nowadays most people are far more relaxed. There is a real art to it, because if you don’t dunk for long enough, your biscuit won’t have that lovely soft, gooey, tea-soaked consistency that you’re aiming for. May I dip my biscuit or cake into my tea?ĭipping, or (as we say) ‘ dunking‘, biscuits into your tea is almost a national sport here in Britain. Your host will gladly explain your options!ģ. Occasionally, people will have lemon in their tea instead of milk, so do just ask for whatever it is you fancy. You also might come across some different sweeteners, such as honey, stevia, or coconut sugar. This could be goat’s milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk or even powdered creamer. Some households will have a dairy alternative. Usually, people will have cow’s milk and white or brown sugar. The short answer is: ‘Whatever you like!” However, not every household will have every option. As in any social situation, if you notice that someone seems to be taking it personally, just try to remember that it’s their problem you don’t have to have a drink if you don’t want one! Read on to find out more!Īs I said in part 1 – yes! As long as you have a reasonable excuse, there’s no reason for someone to be offended. ![]() In this blog, I’ll share some dos and don’ts for tea culture in Britain. In Part 1 of The Great British Cuppa, I told you all about what to expect when you go round to someone’s house in Britain, as far as cups of tea and drinks are concerned. ![]() You can find their meanings at the bottom of the page. We have put some interesting words in bold. ![]()
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