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1. royal tea: a kind of afternoon tea served along with Champaign

2. high tea: tea time: have some tea with a big portion of food served to make you feel full; normally it is served for those who are hungry after the laboring work.

3. Earl Grey/ Lady Grey: Earl Grey is rather stronger, while Lady Grey is lighter in its taste or fragrance.

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1. Origin of Lady Grey:

"Earl Grey and Lady Grey are both popular bergamot-flavored tea blends. The main difference between the two is that Lady Grey also contains lemon peel and orange peel. While Earl Grey tea has been enjoyed for hundreds of years, Lady Grey is actually a more recent invention, and is trademarked by the tea company Twinings. However, many tea companies offer similar blends combining black tea, bergamot, lemon peel, and orange peel for a flavorful, citrusy cup."

2. Origin of Low tea:

Low tea began from the high class of British society. The origin of low tea in England is attributed to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 1800's.

Traditional afternoon tea, also known as “low tea,” refers to the setting in which it was served – on low tables, often resembling coffee or side tables.

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1. Afternoon tea: a British traditional culture, served after getting off work and before dinner, usually between 3 pm and 5 pm.

2. Tea drinking etiquette: how to make tea correctly, when to add milk, and how to stir.

3. Social: Hold cups and plates while walking correctly, eat gracefully, and respect each other.

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Socializing and meetings: Through afternoon tea time, cultural exchanges between businesses are held. Meetings are meetings between company organizations to promote relationships between companies or employees.

Royal afternoon tea: In the past, afternoon tea was usually reserved for British aristocrats, symbolizing elegance and nobility.

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In today’s seminar, I am very devoted to drinking tea with the correct posture of holding the tea set, because this posture makes me feel strenuous and awkward, so I work harder and concentrate on picking up the cup.

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How to hold the tea set correctly for British afternoon tea

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1. Typical structure of afternoon tea:

Bottom layer: sandwiches

Middle layer: scones and jam

Top layer: cakes and desserts

2. Tea can be put in: milk or lemon, not both at the same time

3.Note: Dress appropriately and be on time

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1. Tea brewing and drinking etiquette:

Traditional British afternoon tea pays attention to the brewing method of tea, such as brewing tea in a ceramic teapot and avoiding the use of tea bags to maintain the best flavor.

When pouring tea, you should pour tea first and then add milk (Milk After Tea). This is the practice of British aristocrats, because early high-end porcelain cups are more heat-resistant and do not need milk to prevent breakage.

When drinking tea, you should not raise your little finger.

2."High Tea" and "Low Tea"

Low Tea: Afternoon tea for nobles is usually enjoyed on a low coffee table (Low Table), so it is called "Low Tea".

High Tea: The working class version, usually enjoyed in the evening with heartier hot foods such as meat, cheese and bread, hence the name "High Tea".

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Today in the workshop, I listened carefully to every word the professor said. When the professor said that when eating food, you need to eat it in one bite and not just bite half. If the food is too big, you need to use a knife to cut it. I also told myself to pay special attention when I was eating. At this time, I found that I was deeply involved in it.

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Afternoon tea: A British culinary tradition of sitting down for a mid-day treat of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cake around 4 p.m.

High tea: historically a term reserved for a more serviceable, post-work meal with heartier fare (served at a "high" table or counter)

Royal Tea: In British culture, it often refers to an elevated version of afternoon tea, often including a glass of champagne or sherry alongside the traditional tea, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and pastries, symbolizing luxury and sophistication.

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1. Promoting Cultural and Experiential Tourism

Many MICE events incorporate tea experiences as part of their itinerary. Corporate retreats, incentive trips, and international conferences may include tea plantation visits, tea-tasting sessions, and tea ceremonies to offer attendees a cultural experience.

2. Facilitating Business Networking

Tea culture plays a vital role in business meetings and negotiations, especially in countries like China, Japan, and the UK, where offering tea is a sign of hospitality. MICE events often use tea breaks as opportunities for networking, allowing participants to build relationships.

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1.Afternoon tea: A British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm.

2.Cream tea: Cream tea is a simple version of traditional afternoon tea, which mainly includes tea and scones served with clotted cream and jam, without sandwiches or other elaborate pastries.

3.Royal tea: Royal tea is a more luxurious version of afternoon tea, which includes a glass of champagne.

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1.High Tea: A more substantial meal, often including hot dishes like meats and pies, served later in the afternoon (around 5-6 p.m.), historically associated with working-class families.

2.Cream Tea:A simplified version of afternoon tea, typically consisting of tea and scones served with clotted cream and jam.

3.Tea Strainer:A tool used to strain loose tea leaves from the tea when pouring it into a cup.

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1.Socializing and Networking: Tea breaks at MICE events provide opportunities for informal networking and business discussions in a relaxed environment.

2.Tea Culture in Venues: Many venues include tea-themed experiences, such as tea ceremonies or tastings, as part of their service to enhance the cultural and social atmosphere.

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My most engaging moment was when the professor told us that in British afternoon tea, if you can’t finish what’s on your fork in one bite, you should cut it in half with a knife. The point is, you shouldn't take two bites from the same fork because it would leave a bad impression on others.

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Cultural Experience and Tourism: Tea culture itself is a cultural experience. Many countries have unique tea traditions. These activities are often integrated into MICE tourism programs or International conferences, allowing people to understand local customs.

Promoting Interpersonal Interaction and Communication: Many international conferences or exhibitions include tea breaks, allowing people to exchange ideas and expand their professional networks in a relaxed atmosphere.

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My favorite part of the entire tea time was when the teacher taught us the proper way to hold a teacup. It was interesting because I had never learned this before. Holding it correctly takes practice, and my classmates and I couldn’t help but laugh since we watched each other struggle. It made the experience even more enjoyable.

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1. Afternoon tea：A traditional British light meal served with tea in the afternoon, typically between 3 and 5 PM. It began in the mid-19th century among the aristocracy as a social event.

2. Royal tea：An upgraded afternoon tea that includes champagne or sparkling wine, adding a touch of luxury to the traditional tea, sandwiches, scones, and pastries.

3. High tea：A British evening meal, traditionally enjoyed by the working class. Unlike afternoon tea, it includes heartier dishes such as meat, pies, bread, and cheese, along with tea. It is typically served between 5 and 7 PM.

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1. British Afternoon Tea Breaks in Conferences：Originating in Victorian-era England, afternoon tea has become a formal break in corporate meetings and conferences worldwide, particularly in British-influenced events.

2. Chinese Tea Culture in Business Meetings：Many exhibitions and trade fairs incorporate tea-tasting sessions as part of hospitality.

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During this event, the associate professor taught us how to properly hold a cup while drinking tea, which helps us appear more respectful to others. He also taught us other table manners, but I found them difficult to master, so I practiced many times.

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After this class, I learned that in British afternoon tea, you shouldn't put your fingers through the handle or hold the cup itself, and you should avoid sticking out your pinky. Also, when stirring sugar and milk, you should stir quietly back and forth without making any noise. This is how to act elegantly.

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In this course, I learned that when eating, you should cut your food into an appropriate size and eat it in one bite. Biting it in half is considered disrespectful to others.

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I learned more and more about the cultural

etiquette and rules of British afternoon tea. For example, how to hold a teacup correctly, the order of making tea and adding milk, and how to dip cream and jam to how to socialize politely through chatting. In the afternoon tea culture, there is not only more rigor but also more politeness and respect.

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1. Three-tier Stand: This utensil is commonly used in British afternoon tea, where it is mainly used to serve desserts, savory snacks, and refreshments, and is usually eaten in the order from the lower to the top.

2. Loose Leaf Tea: Pure tea leaves that are not packed into tea bags need to be filtered before they can be consumed.

3. Tea Strainer: A small strainer placed on the rim of a cup that is suitable for straining tea leaves when pouring tea directly from a teapot.

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1. The Origin of Afternoon Tea: In the 1830s, popularized by the Duchess of Bedford, it was divided into Low Tea and High Tea.

2. The connection between afternoon tea and the MICE industry: In high-end meetings or VIP receptions, refreshments are served to create an elegant social space.

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In the course, what impressed me the most was that when stirring the tea, you should not let the spoon touch the cup and make a sound, and that the stirring should be done back and forth, not clockwise. This was completely different from my usual tea-drinking habits, so I found it very interesting and truly enjoyed the course.

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I usually don’t drink hot beverages even in winter. But during tea time that day, I really enjoyed the hot tea. The weather was slightly cool, and having a warm cup of tea in the morning felt especially relaxing.

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Today is my first time eating scone. I thought it would be like cake, but in fact it tastes hard and dry and must be paired with tea.

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1.Tea drinking etiqette：How to drink tea correctly,such as don't pick up the saucer when drinking tea.

2.Afternoon tea：Afternoon tea is usually served between 3 pm and 5 pm and mainly consists of scones, snacks and sandwiches.

3.Typical structure of afternoon tea：The correct order for enjoying afternoon tea snacks should be eat from bottom to top.Sandwiches, scones, and dessert last.

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1. Low tea : Traditional afternoon tea, also known as "low tea," refers to the setting in which it was served – on low tables, often resembling coffee or side tables, typically found in formal sitting/drawing rooms. This genteel custom emerged in aristocratic circles when the mid-day meal, was just a light bite served around noon followed by a late dinner.

2. Tea strainer : A small device incorporating a fine mesh for straining tea.

3. Finger food : Food served in such a form and style that it can conveniently be eaten with the fingers.

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1.Origin of Low tea:Low tea is afternoon tea enjoyed by the upper class around 4 pm. It is called Low tea because it is enjoyed while sitting at a low table in the living room.

2. Cultural Experience and Tourism: Tea culture itself is a cultural experience. These activities are often integrated into MICE tourism programs or International conferences, allowing people to understand local customs.

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1. High tea and Afternoon tea differences : While both afternoon tea and high tea are served in the afternoon, one key difference between them is the time of day. Afternoon tea is typically served around 4 pm, while high tea tends to be served later in the afternoon (around 5- 7 pm).

2. Drinking tea etiquette : Never ever put your pinky up while you hold your teacup. While this is considered a fancy habit for some drinks, it is not appropriate while you are having afternoon tea.

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1.Afternoon tea:a meal eaten in the afternoon , usually including cake, sometimes several different cakes, and often sandwiches, with tea to drink

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The most impressive part is that you shouldn't put your pinky up while you hold the teacup and you shouldn't hold the cup like man in this picture. Second is that you can put your finger through teacup handle, you should pinch the handle.

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While listening to the professor's speech , I ate a lot of sandwiches, although it tasted like 711 sandwiches.

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1.Finger food: Finger foods are small, individual portions of food that are eaten out of hand. They are often served at social events.

2.Three-Tier Petit Four stand：Three-layer snacks should be eaten from the bottom to the top, from salty to sweet, from light to strong.

3.Afternoon tea: Afternoon Tea is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea,sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm.

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1.Low tea & High tea: Low tea is traditional afternoon tea, also known as "low tea," refers to the setting in which it was served – on low tables, often resembling coffee or side tables, typically found in formal sitting/drawing rooms.

High tea is similar to low tea, high tea also earned its name from the tables on which it was served –in this case, high tables, like dining tables or counters.

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What impressed me the most was when the professor taught us how to stir properly, you can only stir back and forth, and then you can't make a sound.

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When you finish mixing, you can't put the spoon back on the plate immediately. Drain the spoon first.

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1. Low tea: another name for traditional British afternoon tea, because nobles use low sofas and low tables to enjoy afternoon tea.

2. High tea: a working-class meal eaten around five o'clock onwards, usually consisting of a hearty meal and a pot of tea.

3. Cream tea: it’s refers to scones with jam and clotted cream, served with tea.  Although a cream tea is traditionally enjoyed in the afternoon, it differs from afternoon tea in that it does not include finger sandwiches or pastries.

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1. Origin of British afternoon tea: In the 19th century, the upper class in England had only breakfast and dinner as their main meals. Since there was a long gap from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. , people often felt hungry in the afternoon. The Duchess of Bedford, Anna, started having tea and snacks around 4 to 5 p.m. She found it a great opportunity for socializing, so she invited her friends to join her tea gatherings. Soon, afternoon tea became a popular trend at that time.

2. Afternoon tea as an incentive travel experience: In incentive travel, local cultural experiences are often arranged. When it comes to UK, afternoon tea is one of the most representative activities. During the experience, people can also learn about the culture and interact with others.

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My favorite part of the tea time was when the teacher taught us how to handle a used tea bag. First, we lift the tea bag and wait for the tea to stop dripping. Then, we use a spoon to wrap the tea bag around it neatly. This method is both grace and practical. I was really surprised by this technique and thought the person who came up with it was very clever.

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In this class, I learned a lot about etiquette. One thing that surprised me the most was the correct way to hold a teacup. Since I was young, I had watched many princess movies, and in those movies, princesses would always raise their pinky fingers while holding a teacup. This made me believe that it was the proper way to do it. However, in this class, I learned that when holding a teacup, you should only use your first three fingers, while the last two fingers should be tucked in and not lifted. Also, the left hand should not support the cup.

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What impressed me most during the course was that when stirring the tea, the spoon could not touch the teacup to make a sound, and the tea had to be stirred back and forth, not clockwise. Also, the professor explained how to drink tea with the correct posture of holding the tea set. Because this posture made me feel strenuous, I tried harder and concentrated on holding the cup.

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Today is the first time I have eaten such traditional British pastries. I thought I could just eat whatever layer I wanted, but it turns out I have to eat from bottom to top.

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Afternoon Tea – A light meal between 3–5 PM with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea

High Tea – A heavier meal around 5–7 PM with meat, eggs, bread, and tea, usually for workers.

Royal Tea – Afternoon Tea with champagne or wine, for special occasions..

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At this MICE event, I learned the correct way to hold a teacup for the first time. I listened carefully and copied it. I also tasted different kinds of tea and learned when and what they mean. It helped me understand tea culture better.

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1.Afternoon tea:Afternoon tea is a light meal served in the late afternoon, usually including tea, sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and cakes or pastries. It originated in England and is often a social event.

2.Cream tea:Tea is a British tradition, typically enjoyed with scones, clotted cream, and jam. It's often served as a light meal or snack in the afternoon. The scones are usually split and topped with clotted cream and jam, with tea as the perfect accompaniment.

3.High tea:High tea is a British meal served in the late afternoon or early evening, often as a light supper. It includes heartier foods like cold meats, bread, butter, scones, cakes, and tea. Unlike afternoon tea, which is a lighter snack, high tea is more substantial and filling.

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1.Social Activity: Afternoon tea is a form of social gathering. It provides a relaxing and elegant setting for people to meet, chat, and bond, especially popular among aristocratic women in the past.

2.Cultural Experience and Heritage: afternoon tea is not only a British tradition but also a way for people around the world to experience and appreciate British culture through tea and delicacies.