A cup of tea makes everything better… Did you know that tea is the world’s most consumed drink, after water? International Tea Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our love for a good cup of tea!
The TEA-rrific History of Victorian Afternoon Tea
How did tea become a popular beverage in Britain? Does tea continue to be an important part of the British identity? What do your English learners know about the role of tea in English literature, art and popular culture?
The British Museum in London, the first national public museum of the world, explores the history of the much-loved afternoon treat and invites you and your students to find out how the habit of drinking tea became fashionable across Britain and to learn more about The tea-rific history of Victorian afternoon tea!
TEA Word Race
Set a timer for 5 minutes and have your students write down as many words as possible that start with TEA (2 points) or have the letters T, E and A in them (1 point). You can also award bonus points for the longest or most difficult words. The student with the most points wins!
This is a great game that can be used for revising vocabulary and testing what your English learners know. And you may find that adults like it even more than children and teenagers do!
A Cup of PositiviTEA
Have your young students prepare a presentation about tea, its health benefits and tea drinking habits in their country.
Older students could work on a project about the cultural significance of tea or the impact of fair-trade practices on tea production and consumption around the world.
Can they think of smart ways to share their presentation and love for tea on social media platforms?
