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Time for tea - and cakes, too!

In Britain, tea is something we take seriously, and its Brownian motion permeates our culture: from ceramic mugs of sweet dark builder's brew to elegant bone china cups and saucers where a slim circle of lemon floats in the amber liquid; from tea breaks at the office to hot sweet tea in times of shock.

Time for tea - and cakes, too!
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English tea shops
1/6Afternoon tea / © VisitBritain
Cream teas with scones and strawberry jam are the thing of perfect summer holidays / © VisitBritain
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2/6Tea is the British national drink / © VisitBritain - Chris Coe
In Britain, we drink 165 million cups of tea every day / © VisitBritain - Chris Coe
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3/6Classless and timeless / © VisitBritain - Joanna Henderson
Mugs, cups, polystyrene beakers; China tea, Indian tea, herbal tea... the variety is incredible / © VisitBritain - Joanna Henderson
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4/6So many types to choose from / © VisitBritain
There's a type of tea to suit all tastes and for every occasion / © VisitBritain
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The reputation of Bettys was based on a combination of fine Swiss confectionery skills and the warmth and hospitality of Yorkshire  / © VisitBritain
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The splendid decor of Bettys in York was inspired by the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary/ © VisitBritain
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