A viral trend showing people dropping everything to make a cup of tea prompted by a blaring alarm has been described as “quintessential” British humour, but has left Americans confused.

But the British are also known for their dry sense of humour, hence TikTok’s latest prank, which has convinced Americans we have a daily alarm reminding people to boil the kettle. The tea time ...

The tea time alarm supposedly goes off at the same time every day and signals people to stop what they are doing and drink a cup of English tea. Failure to do so apparently results in a fine from ...

but the Great British cuppa will always be a part of it. Where there is tea, there is love – and tea time isn’t over just yet. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage ...

There's an unexpected British surprise in Carefree — a chance to enjoy fancy English tea time. As you walk into the small British-style tea shop, it's an explosion of everything English ...

Just in time for elevenses, we’re in the kitchen with our Shepherdess Alison O’Neill as she showcases three ways to cook with traditional British tea.