The Tea Legacy in Great Britain

Flashcards about the history, types, and consumption of tea based on lecture notes.

When did tea become popular in Great Britain?

During the 17th century, after being introduced from China.

Who did Britain trade with to obtain tea?

The Chinese, trading opium for tea.

What contributed to tea's surge in popularity in Britain during the 18th century?

The establishment of tea houses.

Who introduced afternoon tea, and when?

Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, in the 1840s.

Who was Thomas Twinnings?

He purchased a coffee house and was the first shop to offer tea, selling dry leaves.

What is significant about Twinnings' tea shop?

It is the oldest tea shop in the world.

Besides water, what is the second most widely drank beverage?

Tea

What is the name of the plant used to create tea?

Camellia Sinensis.

Name the five different teas made from the Camellia Sinensis plant.

Oolong, Black, Green, Purple, and White.

What does tea contain?

Caffeine and Polyphenols.

Give examples of unflavored black teas.

English Breakfast and Assam.

Give examples of flavored black teas.

Chai and Earl Grey.

List the steps to tasting tea.

Study the leaves, look at the liquor, smell the aroma, taste (inhale, slurp, exhale), and detect mouthfeel and aftertaste.

Which countries have the highest global per capita tea consumption?

Turkey, Ireland, UK, Russia, and Morocco.