B2 – Upper Intermediate
Afternoon tea is an integral part of the British culture. It is a light meal served between 3:30 and 5 PM. It consists of tea, small sandwiches, cakes, lovely pastries, scones, bread, and jam which are served more fancily, on a tiered stand. In the recent years, this tradition became widely popular. Later, it spread all over the world and many people prepared it at home. Eventually, it became more of a special gathering to celebrate special life events with family and friends.
Read the article to learn more and be able to answer the questions that follow.
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Afternoon-Tea/
Discussion Questions:
- According to the article, how did tea tradition become a fashionable social event?
- Have you engaged in an afternoon tea party before? How was it? What do you think of this British tradition?
- Do you have this kind of tradition in your country? Tell something about it.
- What is the most quintessential of Spanish customs? Talk about it.