Did you struggle to understand the terms 'morning tea' and 'afternoon tea' when you were a new migrant?

May 21 is International Tea Day. Did you struggle to understand the terms "morning tea" and "afternoon tea" when you were a new migrant in Australia?

Finger sandwiches and dainty cakes belong at afternoon tea, not high tea. Source: Flickr

KEY POINTS

• The day is focused on recognising the contributions of the tea industry and promoting fair trade and investment in the sector.
• The terms "morning tea" and "afternoon tea" can be a culture shock for some new migrants.
• Most Filipinos have embraced drinking tea since they moved to Australia.

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Did you struggle to understand the terms 'morning tea' and 'afternoon tea' when you were a new migrant?

SBS Filipino

07:04Filipino