I grew up in England but my mother was not British so I was able to see some of their idiosyncrasies from a different point of view. One that bemused me was their obsession with tea. It acts as the social ritual on entering someone’s home, it acts as the primary caffeine delivery mechanism of choice, but it is also the solution to all problems. You’re feeling bored - put the kettle on. You’re feeling a bit tired - put the kettle on. You’re feeling a bit depressed - put the kettle on. Your best friend has just run off