Tea culture is the same as that of the Chinese. The British also love to drink tea. Since the 18th century, the United Kingdom has become one of the countries with the largest tea consumption in the world. The British are also very particular about drinking tea. It is common to have afternoon tea, prepare snacks and exquisite tea sets, and spend a pleasant leisure time. The British love to drink black tea, and its raw materials are basically obtained from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Then the British blend these teas according to their own tastes to form their own stable style of British black tea series. British tea usually adds milk and sometimes sugar, but more often orange slices, jasmine, etc. are added to make the so-called Duke's black tea, jasmine black tea (black tea of ??ja***ine), jam black tea ( black tea of ??jam), bee black tea (black tea of ??honey), etc.

British tea culture Authentic British afternoon tea has three characteristics: elegant and comfortable environment, rich hot and cold snacks and high-end tea sets - fine porcelain cups and saucers or silver tea sets, teapots, filters and tea trays , teaspoons, snack holders, biscuit holders, fruit bowls, lemon cutters, all sparkling silver and crystal clear. It is said that in Britain, which lacks sunshine, silver tea sets often reveal people's desire for sunshine. Of course, it is best to have melodious and relaxing classical music to accompany the tea, and both guests and hosts should dress appropriately. Afternoon tea is the most informal social occasion after dinner and evening parties. As for ordinary families, they also use afternoon tea time to visit relatives and friends. The hostess of the family diligently makes tea and bakes snacks that are not very exquisite in style but are made of absolutely affordable ingredients for the guests to enjoy. As for afternoon tea at home, there is no such etiquette, but it is still necessary to close the door to create a small atmosphere and have a little fun. The family can gather together happily, which is also very elegant. British black tea and its tea culture are highly respected in the world. Tea is a traditional popular beverage in the UK, with an average of 8 out of 10 people drinking tea. It is believed that the British drink 165 million cups of tea every day. The country consumes nearly 200,000 tons of tea every year, accounting for 20% of the world's total tea trade. It is the highest among Western countries and can be called the "tea-drinking kingdom". Commonly used tea sets for afternoon tea are mostly made of ceramics, with exquisite British plant and flower patterns painted on them, which are relaxed and elegant. Moreover, British tea sets are used in sets and have gold-rimmed cups, so they are very collectible. . Selecting a complete tea set generally includes: teacup, teapot, teaspoon, tea knife, filter spoon, jar, biscuit holder, bowl for tea leaves, three-layer dessert plate, sugar pot, tea towel, thermal mask, tea can, A hot water bottle and a tray. If the owner is very particular, he can also put a layer of lace tray mat in the tray and add a piece of beautiful light music. Such little details gather together to show the British romantic pursuit of quality of life. Famous British Black Tea Products The orthodox British black tea culture includes three points: the brewing method must be correct, the tea set must be elegant, and the refreshments must be rich. Black tea is produced in the Darjeeling Plateau at the foothills of the Himalayas in northern West Bengal Province, India. The tea produced in May and June is of the best quality and is known as the “champagne of black tea”. Its soup is orange-yellow in color, has a fragrant and elegant smell, especially the top grade, with grape aroma, delicate and soft taste, and has a high value. Other famous brands include Assam, Nilgiri, Uva, Dimbula, Nuwaraliya, Keemun, Lapsang Souchong, Earl Gray, and British Breakfast tea, pekoe black tea, fruity tea, etc. Assam black tea is produced in the Assam Valley at the foothills of the Himalayas in northeastern India. The shape of the tea leaves is thin and flat, and the color is dark brown; the soup color is dark red and slightly brown, with a faint aroma of malt and rose, and a strong taste, which is a strong tea. Uba tea in the Ceylon Highlands is produced on the east side of the mountainous area, and the quality is best in July and September. The Uba black tea soup is orange-red and bright, and the top-quality soup noodles are surrounded by golden halo, like a coronation. Its flavor is organic, with aromas such as mint and lily of the valley, and a mellow taste. Although it is bitter, it has a sweet aftertaste. Keemun black tea is produced in Qimen County in the Huangshan Mountains area in southwestern Anhui Province, China. The appearance is tight and even, with beautiful peaks and seedlings, and a dark color, commonly known as "Baoguang"; the inner quality is fragrant, with the aroma of honey, and the top-grade tea contains the fragrance of orchids, known as "Qimen Fragrance", with a long-lasting fragrance; the soup is red and bright Bright, sweet and mellow taste, the brewed tea leaves are bright red. But usually, tea bags are more common.

For example, for breakfast tea bags, the brand that British people often drink is Whittard of Chelsea 1886, a century-old store. As the name suggests, it was founded in 1886. Although it is a famous brand, the price is relatively affordable, but it is only sold in specialty stores, with 77 branches. Available all over the British Isles, it’s also a good choice to take home as a gift to your friends. In addition, Twinings, Yorkshire, Tetley and Lipton are all well-known brands that can be easily purchased in domestic supermarkets. However, I won’t go into details here. I will introduce to you some relatively high-end and high-quality black tea brands.

Harrods’ own tea brand This is Harrods’ own tea brand, owned by Charles Henry Harrod. Founded in 1849. This high-end boutique department store, located near Hyde Park in London, has a history of more than 160 years. The people who shop in it are rich or expensive, and the interior decoration is as gorgeous as a museum. However, it once only started with groceries and tea. . For more than a hundred years, its tea varieties are still constantly enriched and developed. Harrods has a wide range of teas under its own brand, covering production areas around the world, including blended teas and single types of tea. Perhaps its most classic one is its breakfast tea No. 14 ("Breakfast Blend No. .14”), blended with selected Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon black tea and Kenyan black tea, and has always been one of Harrods’ best-selling teas. The packaging of Harrods tea is always very exquisite. The small iron cans are painted with buildings or flowers or small animals. They are either simple or complex. You can clearly feel its strong British flavor. The British themselves often choose it as a gift. Fortnum & Mason Fortnum & Mason is the oldest department store in London. It began to provide food to the royal family in 1707. It was awarded the royal food supplier badge in 1863. It has served 12 generations of monarchs so far. Fortnum & Mason sells tea. The history can be called the history of tea in Britain. With a good relationship with the British East India Company, the best tea was sent to Fortnum & Mason for sale. But at that time, Britain imposed heavy taxes on tea, as high as 117% in 1784. Tea was only a scarce luxury product sought after by the upper class. Because the tax was too high, tea smuggling was rampant at that time. Therefore, in the same year, in order to combat smuggling, the British lowered the tax to 12%. The affordable and legal tea sold aroused the crazy admiration for tea among the people. However, the tea market is mixed, and Fortnum & Mason has captured the hearts of a large number of new customers with its excellent quality and good reputation. Until now, Fortnum & Mason has gone through a history of more than 300 years and has been in contact with tea growers around the world. It has developed and accumulated a series of excellent blended teas, from light and delicate to rich and powerful, all of which can be found in the lobby of Fortnum & Mason. turn up. Betjeman & Barton is a boutique tea brand originating from Paris, France, pursuing perfection and innovation. In fact, it is also a century-old store. It was the first British tea shop opened in Paris in 1919. At that time, other teas were only sold in grocery stores. It is famous for its high-quality tea leaves from all over the world and more than 200 tea varieties. Betjeman & Barton's small tea cans are very cute in design, mainly inspired by the colors of the rainbow, the British flag, plaid or tiger Aedes mosquitoes, which are playful and sophisticated. Today, Betjeman & Barton is managed by four outstanding female colleagues, demonstrating the charm of Betjeman & Barton’s coexistence of elegance and innovation. TWG Tea is a top tea brand from Singapore. TWG is a company created to celebrate the history of Singapore’s official start of official trade in 1837, so we can see the number 1837 on the logo. Every year, TWG’s tea tasters travel around the world in search of outstanding tea gardens. Today, TWG has more than 800 types of tea, mainly blended teas prepared by TWG itself, as well as some single varieties of tea, and the names of the teas are very romantic.

In TWG stores, you can enjoy morning tea and afternoon tea, as well as a variety of exquisite and delicious snacks to choose from. Coupled with the magnificent environment and golden tea cans that occupy the entire wall, it is no wonder that TWG stores opened One after another, it is said that TWG in Shanghai Ganghui is about to open. Siroc is also a high-end gift, made from organic tea from Switzerland. Founded in 1908 by Mr. Alfons Kuster, Siroc did not produce tea at first. It was actually coffee that made it famous. In 2009, it launched a tea series, with a total of 12 tea styles in the series. The raw materials come from organic tea gardens around the world, blended or single, black tea, green tea or herbal tea, and the tea bags are also biodegradable. The tea bags of each tea type are very delicate, corresponding to a candy color and a small doodle. Gentle Blue, Red Kiss and White Silver Needle are all Siroc’s popular tea styles. Although the UK is a big tea consumer, there are actually not many high-end tea brands. Tea has become a normal part of their life. They drink it on daily basis and naturally they do not deliberately pursue luxury and high prices. Of course, there are countless high-quality tea brands around the world, and the brands mentioned in this article are only a small part of them.