Tea (0) HAS long (1) ............ a British institution, punctuating the daily routine of the population for many generations. It is estimated (2) ............ some 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day in the UK. In (3) ............, it would be fair to say that it is more common to see an English person drinking a cup (4) ............ tea than any other beverage, including water! The preparation of tea (5) ............ a frequently debated issue. Most Brits enjoy it with milk even (6) ............, originally, it would have been served without. A refreshing cup of tea wakes us (7) ............ in the morning, helps us relax at regular tea breaks and is the perfect accompaniment to chatting (8) ............ friends.