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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Tea expert explains historical reason Brits put milk in first - but warns against it

Today is National Tea Day, which unsurprisingly celebrates the drinking of tea, a habit that's quite a big deal in this country.

Over 100 million cups of tea are drunk the UK every day, and everyone has their own way of doing it, from sugary milky brews to strong cuppas with just a splash of milk.

These things can cause quite heated conversations among families and friends, and one age-old debate that is still ongoing is whether you should put milk or water in first.

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