Reading: Culture Spot
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
How was tea discovered, according to legend?
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
How should people drink tea from traditional Chinese tea cups?
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
The word 'he' in 'When he drank, he felt refreshed' refers to .......... .
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Just like in Jordan, mint tea is very popular across Morocco. It is served in small glasses in business meetings and at family gatherings. The Moroccan teapot has a very long, curved spout and the tea is poured from high above the glass. This makes a foam on the tea surface. Traditionally, there are three servings of tea, with each one having a different meaning.
What makes Moroccan mint tea unique?
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Just like in Jordan, mint tea is very popular across Morocco. It is served in small glasses in business meetings and at family gatherings. The Moroccan teapot has a very long, curved spout and the tea is poured from high above the glass. This makes a foam on the tea surface. Traditionally, there are three servings of tea, with each one having a different meaning.
The word 'This' in 'This makes a foam on the tea surface' refers to .......... .
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Butter tea, called po cha, is a popular drink in the Himalayas. The high altitude means that people burn many more calories and the tea is a good source of energy. Locals drink up to 60 small cups every day. It is made from black tea, yak butter and salt and has a flavour that is more like a soup than a tea.
Why is po cha a good drink in the Himalayas?
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Butter tea, called po cha, is a popular drink in the Himalayas. The high altitude means that people burn many more calories and the tea is a good source of energy. Locals drink up to 60 small cups every day. It is made from black tea, yak butter and salt and has a flavour that is more like a soup than a tea.
What is po cha made from?
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India nowadays produces and consumes the most tea in the world. Chai is the national drink of India, and tea sellers have stalls everywhere. Families have their own chai recipes with different spices such as ginger, cloves or black pepper. In Argentina, mate is very popular, and an average of 100 litres of mate is drunk by each person annually! People use metal straws called bombillas to drink the liquid.
Which country produces and consumes the most tea in the world?
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India nowadays produces and consumes the most tea in the world. Chai is the national drink of India, and tea sellers have stalls everywhere. Families have their own chai recipes with different spices such as ginger, cloves or black pepper. In Argentina, mate is very popular, and an average of 100 litres of mate is drunk by each person annually! People use metal straws called bombillas to drink the liquid.
How do people drink matรฉ in Argentina?
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