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Why have we the Brits taken particular beverages to our cold cold hearts but not others? What is it about this Island's inhabitants that make us so selective with our drinking habits ? Tea Seriously, what else would you expect...

It is a known fact that the United Kingdom has developed some of the best sweets out there, which are loved and adored across the globe. Here at British Essentials, we have wide a selection of British sweets across our...

When it comes to biscuits, we truly believe that no one does them better than the British. There are so many different classic brands to choose from, so the choices really are endless. However, if you are looking to enjoy...

Al fresco dining has been a European phenomenon for centuries, the sensation of being outdoors, wind in your face, smells of outdoors. It heightens the sense of occasion that having a meal can be. Well, this can be true for...

The British seaside, buckets and spades, beach huts and long piers reaching out to the ocean. The UK’s coastal towns offer all this plus more, but. You’ve heard of Blackpool, Great Yarmouth and so on, what if you have been...

The British Essentials guide to buying British Can it be done? Well, it can! But at great difficulty, example; London buses are owned and run by Abellio, a Dutch company. So, unless you own a Morgan car it looks like...

Unmistakable signs of summer in the UK The weather improves... "I just can't believe how sunny it is! Can you believe how warm it is? It was cold this time last week!" "I can't stop sneezing and it's just too hot...

The flavour of biscuits and tea are the most reputable out there. However, any seasoned tea drinker (which is pretty much all of the UK) will know that a biscuit is the only real partner to a bit of leaf...

British culture is itself very unique. One of the most important things to know before going to any country is what their cultural behaviours are. Of course, you think you have it all covered, you watched all the series of...