Слайд 1History of traditional English tea break).
Слайд 2Each country has its own customs and traditions. English is
especially true to their traditions. One of the most famous
traditions in England - is an English tea party.
Слайд 3 Ancient tradition requires pouring milk into the cup first,
and then tea. And, despite the fact that the production
of tea companies advised "not to add milk", the British strictly follow this tradition.
Слайд 4Как появился чай?
Legend has it that tea has appeared
thanks to the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong, 4700 years ago.
One day a few tea leaves fell into the water, creating a fragrant aroma. After tasting the drink, the emperor was struck by the taste of this drink is that commanded to plant tea bushes in his garden.
Слайд 5Появление чая в Англии.
Tea was brought to England in the
XVII century, Princess of Portugal, wife of King Charles II.
Since tea has become popular in the country.
Слайд 6When the first clippers began to deliver tea to England
from China and India, it was very expensive. The reason
for high prices - it is related to tea, tea at the time was considered "sinful drink." Because of this, the tax on tea was 119%.
Слайд 7That's why tea has become a drink for the rich
elite, the aristocracy, and was kept in the homes of
special enamel vessels.
Слайд 8But from the XVIII century tea became available to the
common people and, thanks to the flourishing smuggling tea in
Cornwall. Tea was lighter and easier to carry, as the tea bags were easy to hide under clothing, that is, it was profitable for smugglers.
Слайд 9Furthermore, tea and used for medical purposes. People believed that
tea helped the headache. Many historians claim that during the
industrial revolution, the workers remain healthy thanks to tea.
Слайд 10For the English tea ceremony there were some traditions:
Tea brewed
and bottled hostess
Tea brewed in a tea room.
Tea has always
been a strong and freshly.
Слайд 11In addition, the English drink tea in special tea rooms
where special attention has been paid in a certain way
served the tea table, furniture.
Слайд 12
. Today there are several types of English tea:
Afternoon tea, Cream tea, High tea and «five o'clock tea».
Afternoon
tea (afternoon tea). Snacks for the tea party are sandwiches with cucumber or salmon cakes and scones with cream.
Слайд 13Cream tea – this type of tea is very similar to
afternoon tea. Snacks are scones with butter and strawberry jam.
Слайд 14 High tea (afternoon tea). Reminiscent of an ordinary dinner: fish,
meat, sausages, stews, vegetables with baked potatoes and for dessert
chocolate cake or fruit cakes.
Слайд 15«Five o'clock tea». This is not only a perfect combination
of tablecloths, napkins, flowers, vases and tea set, this special
behavior at the table, and the topic of conversation.
Слайд 16Tea in England is considered useful and refreshing drink. That
is why many traditional tea England, where the British drink
tea according to their state of health. For example, «English Breakfast» - a strong invigorating tea, «Prince of Wales» or «Earl Grey» relax. Green tea is very refreshing, they are light and good after eating.
Слайд 17Tea is usually served with lemon or milk. Before drinking
tea just like that, without additives, but with an increase
in employment of people in the tea began to add milk to cool it and not wait until it cools down.
Слайд 18Another explanation is the fear of the English for what
beautiful porcelain cup may be damaged by hot tea. It
preserved the tradition of adding milk to tea.
Слайд 19Now England struggling to revive old traditions. Tea museums carefully
preserve all that is connected with the tea, and are
popular.
Слайд 20For a long time «Cutty Sark», the last tea clipper,
Greenwich stood in the dock and took thousands of visitors
who were interested in the history of tea. Unfortunately, it burned down in 2007. The ship was 138 years old. But after the restoration of the museum was re-opened on 25 April 2012.
Слайд 21The essence of tea in England has not changed. They
drink tea with milk, usually from china cups. It is
important to the atmosphere than the quality of the food or tea. Finally, you can not drink tea in a hurry, the tea party should take place in an atmosphere of friendly conversation.