| 1.The book l'm reading of talks about afternoon tea in Britain.It is said to have started in the early 1800's.Have tea in the late afternoon provides a bridge between lunch and dinner,that might not be served until 8 o'clock at night.This custom soon becomes another meal of day.lnteresting,it had a connection by the British porcelain industry.Tea in China was traditionally drank from cups without handles.When tea got popular in Britain,there was a crying need for good cup with handles to suit British habits.This made for the grow in the porcelain industry. |
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