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have tea vs had tea

The phrases 'have tea' and 'had tea' are both correct, but 'have tea' refers to the present or future, while 'had tea' refers to the past. The choice between 'have tea' and 'had tea' depends on the verb tense you are using.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the act of drinking tea in the present or future.

"have tea"

Use 'have tea' when you want to talk about the present or future action of drinking tea. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • Would you like to have tea with me?
  • I always have tea in the morning.
  • Let's have tea together tomorrow.
  • She likes to have tea in the afternoon.
  • Do you have tea after dinner?
  • Nov 28, 2023 ... How uncommon is it for milk tea to not actually have tea in it? boba question. Sorry if this is a stupid question, it's just something I've ...
  • The park's focal point is a bronzed sculpture called "Let's Have Tea." The work portrays Ms. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, two early local champions of civil ...
  • Jan 13, 2017 ... Did the British really have tea time during battles? ... I have heard a lot about this just recently. There are accounts of British soldiers ...
  • Jul 22, 2016 ... The Buddha very calmly addressed Mara. “I see you, Mara. Come, let's have tea.” This is a metaphor for how we must tackle our challenges in life.
  • Sep 11, 2009 ... "To have tea" also means to eat your evening meal. It doesn't necessarily involve drinking tea, but it may do.
  • ... tea tomorrow?", so I would like to know "have tea" means drink some tea together or have meal together in UK? Thank you so much! Sep 20, 2016 3:07 AM.
  • Jan 28, 2016 ... Hotel Savoy Palace - TonelliHotels, Riva Del Garda: "Do you have tea and coffee facilities in the room" | Check out 6 answers, ...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... Any time I have the chance to have tea with students, it's always a pleasure! The Smith Christian Fellowship, an intervarsity group, ...
  • Sep 24, 2017 ... Cleopatra Palace Hotel, Playa de las Americas: "Do the rooms have tea/coffee making facilities..." | Check out 11 answers, plus 3237 reviews ...
  • Mar 31, 2024 ... Most people don't have tea parties very often – if ever – so it's something really unique. The setting, the food, the beverages, are all ...

Alternatives:

  • drink tea
  • enjoy tea
  • sip tea
  • partake of tea
  • indulge in tea

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the act of drinking tea in the past.

"had tea"

Use 'had tea' when you want to talk about the past action of drinking tea. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I had tea with my friend.
  • She had tea at the cafe this morning.
  • We had tea together last week.
  • He had tea before the meeting.
  • They had tea after the movie.
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... What tea would you recommend to someone who never had tea before? Recommendation. As a coffee person ...
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... aliyaleekong on October 24, 2023: "Had tea today with the lovely @royashariat and @gitajoons, the duo behind @mamanandme on the eve of their ...
  • Feb 19, 2016 ... I've never really had tea, I want to get into drinking it. What the heck do I do? Okay I'm a singer and I've heard some people say drinking ...
  • 11 April 2024 HWS Theatre Presents: "Icarus and Amelia Earhart Had Tea This Morning". Final play of the academic year focuses on being lost and finding a way ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... I've never had tea before, what should I try/any tips? Question/Help. I don't want to spend much money since I don't know if I will like it ...
  • Oct 20, 2024 ... Had tea and scones with my British friends Stephen Carrick-Davies and Nathan Davies . So good to reconnect. Stephen and I worked together ...
  • Mar 13, 2014 ... (again) I had tea this morning. I drank tea this morning. -OR- I drink tea most mornings. -OR- I drink tea every morning. I drank a cup ...
  • When My Mom Had Tea With Mary Chase. December 13, 2015 Female Artists, Playwright, playwriting, WomenAnnawyn Shamas., Denver, Encore Players, Harvey, ...
  • Oct 21, 2016 ... When Buddha had tea with Mara. 54148333_s This is an odd (and long) one, which, because it's not a direct quote, I've put in the category of ...

Alternatives:

  • drank tea
  • enjoyed tea
  • sipped tea
  • partook of tea
  • indulged in tea

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