British tea drinking etiquette perfectly explained in charts

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British tea drinking etiquette perfectly explained in charts
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LONDON — In Britain, we take our tea drinking very seriously indeed.

See also: Your definitive guide to the best biscuits for dunking in tea (http://mashable.com/2015/08/05/dunking-biscuits-tea/)


To help you navigate the complex etiquette and unspoken rules that go hand-in-hand with the UK's favourite beverage, here are some handy charts...

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Image: Sam Haysom/Mashable composite


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Image: Sam Haysom/Mashable composite


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Image: Sam Haysom/Mashable composite


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Image: Sam Haysom/Mashable composite


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