Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health. But most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture (文化). In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing (放松) with friends or co-workers(同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee when working on their computers.
