We are counting down to Hot Tea Day with nine cuppa scenes from Wearside.
Hot Tea Day arrives on January 12 and it's a chance to promote the beverage which is supped by millions of us.
Get in the spirit of the day with our gallery of photos.
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5. Excellent in Easington Lane This celebration tea was held at Easington Lane Primary School in 2007.
It marked the success of a family learning course.
6. A big thank you in 2011 Hospital volunteers were pictured at a "thank you" tea party at Sunderland Royal Hospital in 2011.
7. Tea for the Jubilee Residents of Greenside Court were enjoying a Jubilee tea party in 2012.
8. Carrie brews up for charity Carrie Gordon was dressed as Alice for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party day at EDF, in 2013.
Staff were raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.