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When most British adults are asked "What kind of drink would you like to drink", the answer is basically "tea forever". British people drink 5 cups of tea every day on average, and Britain drinks 65.438+0.35 billion cups of tea every day, accounting for 65.438+0.4 of the total annual tea consumption in the world. Tea has become almost as important as bread and rice all over the world.
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Every year, the United Kingdom publishes a guide to the best tea houses in Britain, which specifically introduces the unique tea drinking places, among which the tea house in hotel ritz, London is among the best in terms of its high price and dignity. This restaurant is the property of the father of the late Princess Diana's boyfriend Toda, who accompanied her to visit the grave. Princess Diana often visited it before her death. To come here for afternoon tea, men must wear a tie to enter, and they must reserve seats in advance. At the busiest time, you can find a seat two weeks in advance. In fact, for many people, drinking tea in Leeds is a material and spiritual enjoyment.
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Tea is an indispensable part of English literature. Alice in Wonderland is the most famous fairy tale in Britain and the favorite fairy tale of British children. In the process of Alice's wonderland, she should also enjoy afternoon tea continuously, which is enough to show how long the custom of afternoon tea has been in Britain and is deeply rooted in people's hearts. The scene of afternoon tea appears in different versions of Alice in Wonderland.
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Influenced by English afternoon tea culture, English writers often praise China tea.
Byron, a famous English poet, wrote in his poem: "Are you still depressed? Then go and drink China tea. "
George? Gissing also described the good feeling of drinking tea in The Life of Henry Leikauf. "When the teapot was sent to the study, the room was immediately filled with the fragrance that penetrated the heart. After a cup of tea was poured, the whole body and mind got excellent comfort. After walking in the drizzle, the warmth provided by a cup of hot tea is indescribable. "
/kloc-Samuel, the leader of English literature in the 0 th and 8 th centuries? Johnson claimed to be "enjoying the night with tea, soothing the night with tea, and welcoming the morning with tea." Typical stubborn tea drinker. "The literary club he founded was once popular with tea lovers.
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Tea often appears in English literature.
Henry. James's Portrait of a Lady tells the story of a young, beautiful and clever American girl going to Europe to "explore life", which begins with an elegant afternoon tea party in the typical English scenery along the Thames.
Catherine? In Mansfield's Garden Tea Party, a wealthy family held an afternoon tea party, set up a tent in the garden, invited a band, made snacks, customized cakes, and painstakingly waited for the same large private banquet.
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In Lawrence's Sons and Lovers, the scene of afternoon tea often appears. Miners living at the bottom and their children experience all kinds of life in afternoon tea. The wife of a miner with a petty bourgeoisie puts on a good tablecloth and washes the blue-flowered teacups with fine porcelain. Invite the town priest who graduated from Oxford University to enjoy a dark but ambiguous afternoon.
In Charlotte? In Bronte's literary works, we can often see descriptions of tea, afternoon tea, refreshments, tea fields and tea sets.
Jane? In Austin's Pride and Prejudice, many protagonists are China tea parties after dinner. This can also explain the British people's heartfelt love for tea.