English beverages

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Beer

The English are primarily ale (not lager) drinkers. The strong, hoppy bitters is the most popular.

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Cider

Both hard (sometimes quite potent) and soft ciders have many fans.

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Tea

England is a tea (not coffee) drinking nation. Its citizens soundly prefer black over green teas. The brew is usually served with milk and sugar.

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Afternoon Tea and High Tea

The first is a late afternoon "snack meal" served with tea (see photo above). The fare includes scones or biscuits spread with butter, jam and clotted cream - and small, crustless, open-faced sandwiches.

Some establishments call their Afternoon Tea a High Tea. But a true High Tea is a grander and more complex affair, a meal in itself.

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Cheese and seafood

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Cheese

England produces world-acclaimed cheeses, including the tangy Cheddar and creamy blue-cheese Stilton.

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Seafood

Because no part of England is farther than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the sea, fresh seafood is readily available. Dover sole is the finest catch.

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Other English cuisines

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Modern British cuisine

This term defines a several-decade-old movement that aims to cook traditional English dishes skillfully using the best and freshest local ingredients. The crusade has been successful in raising English culinary standards.

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Anglo-Indian Cuisine

It describes a cooking style that uses Indian spices with English ingredients. It originated when British colonists brought back home a lust for Indian seasonings. Renowned Anglo-Indian dishes include Country Chicken (curried chicken) and Kedgeree (made with rice, lentils and smoked fish).

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Quick links

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Ten most famous English foods - # 1 to 7
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English cuisine - Bad reputation?
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