Making TeaServing Beverages after Meals

Meeting 12

Subject : V0032 - Restaurant EnglishYear : 2009 - 2010

Facts about tea1. the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia

sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.

2. the shrub itself, extensively cultivated in China, Japan, India, etc., and having fragrant white flowers.

3. the beverage so prepared, served hot or iced. 4. any kind of leaves, flowers, etc., so used, or any

plant yielding them. 5. any of various infusions prepared from the leaves,

flowers, etc., of other plants, and used as beverages or medicines.

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Facts about tea• Tea is a caffeinated beverage, an infusion made by

steeping the dried leaves or buds of the shrub Camellia sinensis in hot water. In addition, tea may also include other herbs, spices, or fruit flavours.

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The steps in making tea

1. First, warm a teapot with hot water2. Put a teabag into the warm teapot3. Fill the pot three-quarter full with boiling water4. Prepare the tea and other beverages on a tray5. Prepare a sugar bowl and milk jug on a tray6. Carry the beverage tray in the waist carry position to

the tray stand7. Place, the milk jug and sugar bowl in the centre of

the table8. Set the empty and saucer down in front of the guest

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The steps in taking beverage order

9. Fill the cup three quarters full of tea10. Leave the teapot on the table to the right of the

guest11.Serve the other guests’ beverages12. Offer after-dinner drink ex: brandy / liqueur13. Take the order to the bar14.Carry the drinks with a small service plate15. serve the drinks16. Check if the guests need anything else17.Leave the table, continue your work

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Important phrases• Sweetener = a substance that is used instead of

sugar to make food and drink sweet• Milk jug = [US] creamer• Waist-carry position = the beverage tray rests on the

forearm and open palm and is carried at waist level• Instant coffee = made quickly just by stirring in hot

milk or water to the coffee powder• Brew [tea/coffee] = leave coffee or teabags/ tea

leaves in boiling water for a few minutes• Brewed coffee = boiling water is added slowly to

ground coffee and filtered before the coffee is ready to drink

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Important phrases

• Herbal teas = made from leaves of special plants known as herbs e.g. Mint, camomile etc.

• Brandy = a strong alcohol drink made from grapes or other fruits

• Liqueuer = a strong, sweet alcoholic drink made from different fruits and usually drunk only after meals

• Snifter = a bowl-shaped glass on a stem. Brandy is always served in this type of glass

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How to offer the guest something

• To upgrade the sales in the restaurant and provide an excellent service at the same time, you can offer guests whether they would like to consume after dinner items.

• You can say:Could I get you ...(another cup of coffee)Would you like ...(some more water)

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