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The Linguistic Legacy of Tea in British Culture
This chapter delves into the historical and cultural impact of tea on British slang and idioms. It addresses common misconceptions about high tea, the phrase 'not for all the tea in China,' and how these expressions reflect socio-political contexts within Britain's tea trade history.
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