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He's apparently surprised that tea culture is classist and elitist. I suppose he has never been to the UK?


> I suppose he has never been to the UK?

I was never surprised, I am just giving context about Japanese tea culture. I have a condo in central London, thanks. I've had over a hundred Michelin star restaurants in the UK, I am very well of elitism. Have you never attended Central Saint Martins? Don't be a snob.

Google Doodle promoted an obscure female scientist because she discovered the health benefits of green tea.

I argued Japanese people care about the culture, not the health benefits.

If this is not for Japanese people, who is the Doodle for? Westerners? This is the first point about the Western bias. Beyond this, was it intended to educate the Western audience about the health benefits of green tea?




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