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What‘s your cup of tea？

Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, just after water. It's renowned not only for its health benefits but also as a significant cultural tradition. What does tea mean to you?

In Chengdu, there are as many teahouses as there are leaves in a cup of tea! My grandfather used to take me to these teahouses where he and his friends would sip tea and exchange news. Now that I'm studying abroad, most of my classmates prefer coffee, but I always opt for green tea. For me, it's more than just a beverage. A comforting cup of warm tea always evokes feelings of being back home.

While British culture is often associated with afternoon tea, the truth is that tea is enjoyed throughout the day. My husband, for instance, drinks up to eight cups daily! When my children were younger, I made it a habit to prepare tea for them after school. Even now as adults, they return home every weekend. We gather in the yard, enjoying conversations and relaxation over black tea and biscuits. It's our special way of staying connected.

你最喜欢的茶是什么？

茶是仅次于水的世界第二受欢迎的饮品。它不仅以其健康益处而闻名，也是一种重要的文化传统。对你来说，茶意味着什么呢？

在成都，茶馆的数量与茶杯中的茶叶一样多！我的爷爷过去常带我去这些茶馆，他和他的朋友们会一边喝茶一边交流新闻。现在我出国留学，大多数同学更喜欢喝咖啡，但我总是选择绿茶。对我来说，茶不仅仅是一种饮品。一杯温暖的茶总能唤起我家的感觉。

虽然英国文化通常与下午茶联系在一起，但事实上，茶在整天都受人喜爱。比如，我丈夫每天可以喝八杯！当我的孩子们还小的时候，放学后我常给他们泡茶。即使现在他们已经长大成人，他们每个周末也会回家。我们聚在院子里，享受着红茶和饼干，一边聊天一边放松。这是我们特别的联系方式。