Page 6 - Issue 4 - Tea Time

What is a a a “cuppa”? You’ll often see or or hear this abbreviation of of of the phrase ‘cup of of of tea’ shortened to to ‘cuppa tea’ There are a a a a a a a a a range of different ways to to make and enjoy a a a a a a a a a cup cup of tea tea and the most common way usually involves filling a a a a a a teapot with boiling fresh water and using tea bags You’ll more often see people making cups of tea tea by placing a a a a a a a tea tea bag directly into a a a a a a a mug and topping up up with boiling water from the the kettle milk can then be added depending on each person’s preference This is is the most common way people in in Britain enjoy tea on on a a a a a a day-to-day basis at at work home or or out out and about at at cafes If you’d like to to know how to to make a a a a a a a proper cup of tea tea like they would serve in tea tea rooms and at formal events have a a a look below at our step-by-step guide for the perfect cup of tea What is a a a Tea Cosy? A “tea cosy” is a a a a a a a thick or padded cover placed over over a a a a a a a teapot to keep the tea tea tea hot cosy adj comfortable from being warm and sheltered snug Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊzi/ Source: OED