How Long Is Tea Time In South Africa

What is Tea?

An aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by soaking them in boiling water.

How Long Is Tea Time In South Africa

Traditionally, Afternoon Tea is served around 4 pm. It was not created to replace dinner but rather to fill the gap between an early lunch and a late dinner. Small sandwiches, scones, biscuits, and tea were typically on small ornamental three-tier serving trays.

What do you do during tea time?

Afternoon tea is an English tradition dating back to the 1800s of taking tea with three courses of finger food, sweets, scones, and savories or tea sandwiches. It’s a delightful and relaxing time to sit back and really savor tea, treats, and good company.

Is tea time paid in South Africa?

 As a general rule employees are not entitled to pay for tea and other breaks. There are certain exceptions, though. Brief explanation: Section 14 of the BCEA regulates meal intervals (which are unpaid unless employees are required to be available for work).

How long is a tea break in South Africa?

Tea breaks do not qualify as a break in working time. The statutory lunch break is 1 hour, but by agreement between the employee and employer, this may be reduced to 30 minutes.

Do South Africans drink a lot of tea?

Rooibos tea, which is enjoyed by millions of South Africans every day, has become an integral part of South Africans’ way of life and is considered by many as our national beverage.