"You Chinese like to drink tea, and we British like to drink tea, especially afternoon tea is our favorite among the British." As he said that, Doug looked at Chen Fan and continued: "We are British"
In addition to the fragrant and rich tea flavor, afternoon tea is a part of the selection of tea leaves, the quality of tea sets, the essentials of brewing, the decoration method, the atmosphere of the space, and even social etiquette. Of course, there are also small pleasing taste buds.
Order good food.”
"I know this, I have seen it in books before." Chen Fan knew that this British afternoon tea is very famous and is also the way for British people to enjoy the most relaxing and leisure time in the afternoon.
"Haha, then do you know the origin of this British afternoon tea?" Doug said with a smile.
"I wish to hear the good news." Chen Fan shook his head. Anyway, this Douge wanted to talk to him, so let him go. Anyway, it was not his time wasted.
Doug didn't know what Chen Fan was thinking, and smiled and said, "In the 16th century, King Charles II of England married Princess Catherine of the Braganza dynasty in Portugal, and the princess was brought with her dowry.
A small box of tea leaves and began to entertain guests with tea in the palace.”
"But the real "birth" of afternoon tea is still attributed to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. The 18th century British only ate breakfast and dinner a day, and the nobles usually had to eat dinner after eight o'clock in the evening."
"During the long period of brunch, the Duchess often ordered the maid to prepare a pot of tea, a few slices of toast and cream, and butter to her room, and ate very pleasantly. Gradually, the Duke
At 4:00 p.m. every afternoon, the lady invites three or five close friends to sip the fragrant pure tea in porcelain tableware and other above. It is accompanied by exquisite sandwiches and small cakes to enjoy a relaxing afternoon."
"I just didn't expect that it became a trend in the aristocratic social circle at that time, and gradually became popular among the common people. Until today, this has formed an elegant and comfortable afternoon tea culture and also became the orthodox "British black tea culture".
That is the origin of the so-called "Victorian afternoon tea."
"So that's how it is." Chen Fan nodded and couldn't help but think in his heart: I didn't expect that the British royal family would have such a huge impact on the British people.
"Haha, do you feel that our British royal family has a huge impact on the British people?" Doug also seemed to see through Chen Fan's thoughts and asked.
"Indeed." Chen Fan responded without hiding it, and then said: "But when it comes to tea, I still prefer to drink our Chinese tea."
"I'm going to like my personal preference." Doug didn't make any noise with Chen Fan because of this, but just responded casually and said, "No matter what, try different things and you will have different experiences.
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"Come on, how about trying our British tea?" Doug had already asked a maid to bring the tea over.
Only smell the fragrance of tea is everywhere. It gives people a sense of comfort that cannot be said, which makes Chen Fan unable to help but suck a few more sips of tea. It seems that this British afternoon tea is so famous, and it is not without him.
The truth exists.
Xiao Ming felt his mouth full and smooth, and there was a burst of tea fragrance floating on it. The taste was indeed very good, although it was not as delicious as the Dahongpao, the tribute. But it was also very good.
"This tea is made up of a second selection of Indian orange yellow and white hair Assam with a mellow taste, the first selection of Indian Darjeeling black tea, and a sweet and sweet Sri Lankan highland specialty orange yellow and white hair black tea.
"Doug said with a smile on his face when he saw Chen Fan's satisfied look.
"I said, how could the taste be so different?" Chen Fan then nodded and said.
Time passed by minute by minute. Avril sat aside for a long time, but the two of them were chatting about family matters. I don’t know when it was so that Avril couldn’t sit still.
No, she didn't want to hear this, and she also had an understanding of Chen Fan's situation.
What she is curious about now is why her father looked for Chen Fan. She would not believe that she was just trying to make things happen. That was simply nonsense!
But the two of them were talking about family matters. They laughed a few times from time to time, almost making Avril crazy.
After chatting in the living room for a while, Doug suddenly said to Chen Fan, "I heard Avril say that your Chinese medicine skills are very magical. I don't know that you are the apprentice of the famous Chinese doctor.
”
Well?
When Chen Fan heard this, he didn't expect that this dou seemed to have a very deep understanding of Chinese traditional Chinese medicine. After thinking about it, he said, "My teacher is Qian Zhongxiang, Qian, and he."
"Oh, it turns out that he is a master of the famous doctor Qian, no wonder." Doug nodded and said when he heard Qian Qian Zhongxiang's name.
"Mr. Doug, you know the teacher?" Chen Fan couldn't help but look at Doug in confusion and asked.
"Haha, knowing is knowing. I asked him for medical treatment at the beginning. I have to say that the medical skills of famous doctors are really amazing. They solved their old problems for many years after just a few injections."
Chen Fan also knew Qian Zhongxiang's reputation. I don't know how many people seek medical treatment, and there are many foreign dignitaries. This method may be among the ranks of those who have sought medical treatment.
"Teacher, his medical skills are very good, I know this below." Chen Fan nodded and said.
"I don't know how Dr. Qian has been doing recently." Doug looked at Chen Fan and asked.
"The teacher is in good health, thank you for your concern." Chen Fan thanked him and then said, "Mr. Doug, don't talk about anything. What's the matter with me?"
Chen Fan originally wanted to keep pretending to be stupid, but this kind of quarrel really made him feel a little unbearable. However, the most unbearable thing was that Avril, who was standing beside him, kept winking at him, shouting
He took the initiative to ask Doug what he had to do with him.
Under such double pressure, Chen Fan could only surrender. It was really difficult for Avril to deal with. Every time Avril looked at him, his soft flesh on his waist would be cruel to Zhang Xin.
I pinched it hard, and at least I had to pinch it a hundred times!
In order to make his body feel better, Chen Fan had to take the lead in getting straight to the topic. Otherwise, he would be afraid that Zhang Xin would pinch a large piece of the meat on his waist!!
Well?
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Doug was stunned for a moment.
In his eyes, Chen Fan was not convenient for such an impatient person, not to mention that he had already been ready to speak, but he didn't expect that Chen Fan would ask first.
"Avril, go out of the garden first to sit for a while. Chen Fan and I have some important things to talk about." Doug turned his head and said to Avril beside him.
"What is the important thing? Why don't I be allowed here?" Avril's face suddenly became unhappy. She asked this person, why didn't she stay and listen?
"You should know that some things are state secrets. If you shouldn't know, don't know them." Doug's face became serious now.
"Hmph, this is the same thing again!" Avril shouted with great dissatisfaction, stood up from his seat, and said, "I'll go back to my room to rest, I'll come out later!" After that,
It's turning around and leaving.
Chen Fan and Zhang Xin saw this, and the seriousness in Doug's voice before, which made the three of them frown.
State secret?
What exactly is this? Can state secrets be involved?
After Avril left, Doug looked up at Chen Fan, then looked at Zhang Xin and Canlang behind Chen Fan. Zhang Xin stood up with great tactfulness and said, "I'll go out and go around."
change."
"I'll accompany you." As he said that, Canlang also stood up and walked out with Zhang Xin.
The two of them understood Doug's meaning very well, they just wanted to talk to Chen Fan alone, but even if he talked to Chen Fan alone, when the talk was over, they were asking Chen Fan, and the result was still
It's not all the same, so the two of them were not worried at all, and they were not anxious to know what state secret Doug was going to talk to Chen Fan about.
"Now, you and me are here. Can you tell me what's wrong with finding me?" Chen Fan saw that he and Doug were the only ones left in the living room, and asked directly.
Doug did not answer Chen Fan's question immediately, but took a sip of tea, then put down the cup, and said, "I think you should know the Eye of Death, right?"
Hmm?
Chen Fan couldn't help but frowned, looking at Doug who didn't know what he wanted to do with him and raise the Eye of Death. But Doug soon answered his doubts.
"We all know most of what you did in the UK during this period, and there are also a lot of things in the NSA archives about what happened to you when you came to the UK this time. We also know that you are related to the Eye of Death." Doug
He looked at Chen Fan and said.
"So what?" Chen Fan raised his eyebrows and continued, "The things between me and the Eye of Death do not seem to affect the safety of the country, right?"
"No impact?" Doug felt a little funny, but continued: "Rock Castle is one of the ancient architectural relics in the country, but it was destroyed most of the time last night. I don't think I need to do this.
What's more, you should give me more clarity on the inside story."
Destroy cultural relics?
It's a big crime!
Chen Fan naturally didn't need Doug to explain it clearly to him, but he didn't expect what happened last night. Today, I knew so much. It seems that this country is not a good meal.
"If this is true, you can arrest me. But under the premise, you have to have evidence, otherwise I will not admit it." Chen Fan shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and he was about himself
I am still very confident in my ability, and there will definitely be no evidence in my hand!!
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