Tea
1. Read.

The British love tea but it’s not easy to make the
perfect cuppa. The first thing you need is good
quality tea of course, tea bags or tea leaves, but
there are other factors to consider too.
The water must be the right temperature for
example. For black tea the best temperature is
usually between 90-98° but for green tea the
best temperature is around 80°c. Brewing time
also varies depending on the kind of tea you
use but it is usually between 2-4 minutes. What
about milk and sugar? It’s a personal choice but
remember don’t add milk to green tea. Experts
also recommend that you put your milk in last,
after the tea, but again it’s up to you really. One
more thing: don’t forget about the planet when
Glossary
you’re making a brew. Buy fairtrade
cuppa/ brew - slang for cup of tea.
biodegradable tea bags that protect workers’ brewing time - the number of minutes you must
right and that can go in the food waste bin for leave the tea bag or tea leaves in your cup/ teapot
recycling.

2. Read the text. Are the sentences 1-6 true, false or not given?
Put a cross (X) in the correct box.
T F NG
1. It’s not difficult to make the perfect cup of tea.
2. The temperature of the water is important.
3. A temperature of 100°C is ideal for herbal teas.
4. The average brewing time is 2-4 minutes.
5. You should always add milk and sugar to tea.
6. Fairtrade biodegradable tea bags can help the planet.

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 Tea
3. Do this tea quiz. You get 1 point for every correct answer.
1. Where is tea originally from?
a. South America b. China
2. When did Europeans start drinking tea?
a. In the 16th century b. In the 19th century
3. Who made tea popular in England?
a. A French king and queen b. A Portuguese princess who married Charles II
4. When was tea first imported into Britain?
a. In 1664 b. In 1964
5. Where did tea imports start to come from in the 20th century?
a. Africa and South America b. India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
6. How many cups of tea a day can be good for your health?
a. 4 b. 14

4. Project. Create your own special blend of tea.

• Choose black, green or herbal tea as the main ingredient.

• Add a special ingredient like chocolate or spices.
• Design your teabag.
• Write a description of your tea and how a person will feel when they drink it.

Black tea
with cinnamon
and dark chocolate.
A luxury tea that
will make you feel
relaxed and spoilt.

0-2 points = You’re a tea novice. Never mind!

3-4 points = You’re a tea fan. Well done.
5-6 points = You’re a tea guru. Congratulations!

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