A British cup of tea

A British cup of tea

Update: 2025-07-30
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In this episode, we’re exploring the simple British cup of tea.
From ancient leaves in far lands to the mugs in every British kitchen, I explore how tea made its way to England.
We’ll talk about trade and empire, and what it really means to put the kettle on to make tea.
This one’s about comfort, habit, and heritage, and how a simple drink became a national ritual.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a real British cup of tea, this is the place to start!

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Tea & Kitchen, Food & Drink, Home & Everyday Life, Action Verbs
Grammar: First Conditional to talk about real future possibilities and their results, Modals for Advice and Necessity to give recommendations or say what’s important or required, Contrast with Although, However, But, Nevertheless to show two different ideas or opinions.

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A British cup of tea

A British cup of tea

James Bradley English