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The Global Drink
Tea,the golbal drink,is consumed around the world more than any other drink except water.Originating in China ,tea has long established itself as the national drink of this country,the nation with the biggest population on earth.
A century before the birth of Christ,tea was described in Chinese texts as a health drink that made one live longer.Tea is still being regarded as such.Scientific studies have suggested that drinking five cups of tea a day can be compared to having two servings of vegetables.Both green and black teas are claimed to be effective for preventing cancer,heart disease,and many other deadly diseases.There is only one point people need to be aware of when they drink tea --- it should not be durnk along with meals.This is because an element contained in tea can interfere with the body's absorption of iron.
Tea,a popular drink in China and many other countries,is carefully prepared according to local customs.The Chinese put loose tea in teapots,add boiling water,and serce it in teacups.The strong tea from China's Fujian Province is drunk in tiny cups before dinner.Lighter teas with jasmine,rose or other flowers,are special to China's Changjiang River regions.These are usually served after dinner to help digestion.
In England people use teabags and mugs.Many English people,travelling away from home,feel at a loss if their favourite teabags are not available.afernoon tea in England is still a time-honoured tradition.It's a good opportunity for people to socialize or discuss business matters,though now more young people prefer a cola.
In Japan,a tea ceremony is often held while people are drinking tea.The ceremony,usually held in a teahouse,dates back to the sixteenth century.Guests follow strict rules set up then and the tea used is a powdered green tea.Though still practise today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be.Young Japanese tend to favour other drinks.
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Food in the United States
Many changes are taking place in food styles in the United States.The United States is traditinonally famous for its very solid and unchanging diet,chiefly made up of meat and potatoes.Now people in America have many different choices:ethnic food,health food,and fast food,in addition to the traditional home-cookde meal.
Ethnic restaurants and supermarkets are common in the United States.Being a country of immigrants,the Uninted States enjoys a wide variety of ethnic food.Most American cities and towns are filled wiht restaurants serving international cooking.Many even have ethnic secions:Chinatown,Little Italy,or Germantown.Having vast ethnic choices,Americans can enjoy food from all over the world.Besides sections of cities,there are ethnic regions,which are well-known for certain food because of the people who have settled there.For example,in southern California,there are many Mexican restaurants.
Health food became popular when people began to think more seriously about their physical well-being.Health food is fresh,natural,and unprocessed food,which does not contain preservatives to make it last longer or chemicals to make it taste or look better.People who are keen on health food are usually vegetarians.They don't eat meat,but live on beans,cheese,and eggs.
Fast food restaurants are now expanding rapidly all over the country.In the United States,spdde is a very important concept.People usually have a short lunch break because they just do not want to waste their time eating.Fast food restaurants are places that take care of hundreds of people in a short time.There is usually very little waiting,and the food is always cheap.Burger and pizza places are just two examples.
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Americans' attitude toward food is changing,too.The traditional big breakfast is no longer popular.However,coming to rediscover the social importance of food,Americans find that dinner with family and friends is a very special way of enjoying time together.Like so many people in other cultures,many Americans are taking time to relax and enjoy a wider variety of tastes at dinner,even if they still rush through lunch at a hamburger stand.