Do English people really drink a lot of tea? Or is the coffee bar trend taking over? I went to York in the north of English to find out which is the most popular. Little betrays-a traditional English tea room is small and cost. It serves hot lunches and snacks, so you can come when you want, but I was interested in the afternoon tea:tea, sandwiches and scones with strawberry jam and cream. It was busy a few families, some old ladies and young people-so I spoke to some of them to find out why they come here. "It's the perfect place to have a break. And they serve a good cop of tea." Said Mrs. Riley. "We come here for the delicious cakes." Two friends told me.