While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food cultures and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all result in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.

Chinese tea culture

Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.

Japanese tea culture

Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years has become popular in Western culture.

British tea culture

When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or EarlGrey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the morning as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.

Moroccan tea culture

When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.

【小题1】Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?

A．It originates in Asia.

B．It forms different ceremonies.

C．It gets people connected easily.

D．It allows people to sit together.

【小题2】What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text?

A．They have a long history.

B．They are used in medicine.

C．They are famous for ground green tea.

D．They’ve long gained worldwide recognition.

【小题3】Why are the Brits keen on tea in the morning?

A．To get energy.

B．To bring out respect.

C．To show hospitality.

D．To observe a tradition.

【小题4】In which column on social media may the text appear?

A．Healthy You.	B．Social Insight.
C．Cultural Corner.	D．Itchy Feet Travel.