While in cold climates, tea is used to warm up, hot tea can also be used to cool down, such as Moroccan mint tea, a brew of green tea leaves mixed with mint leaves.

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Look for one of the small outlets serving on an array of breads and buns and dumplings which you wash down with warm soya milk or tea.

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Anyone who stops by is promptly given a nickname - divulge your favourite footballer or hobby, and there you have it - and return customers are treated to warm greetings and hot tea.

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With a warm smile, she plays hostess, serving tea she brings from the kitchen.

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Shrouded with a tea towel and left in a warm corner to rise once more, the dough was soon pert and pillowy.

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Easily hired from most village centres or arranged by hotels, guests can zip along with a guide through the forest in a thrilling, if slightly noisy adventure, possibly stopping for tea or coffee along the way to stay warm.

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