THAT HERBAL TEA IS BITTER, BUT IT'S GOOD FOR DIGESTION

 In this topic, we focus on drinks, especially herbal teas, and how we describe their taste and benefits. The sentence "That herbal tea is bitter, but it's good for digestion" shows contrast—something may not taste good, but it can still be healthy. You will learn how to describe flavors, talk about health benefits, and use basic grammar to express opinions and give suggestions.

Examples:

• This tea is too bitter.

• I don’t like the taste, but it helps my stomach.

• You should try chamomile tea.

• It’s good for sleep and digestion.

This lesson helps you talk about health-related drinks, describe taste using adjectives, and express contrast using but.

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📘 GRAMMAR

1. Adjectives and Contrast:

• Bitter (adjective)

• But (to connect contrasting ideas)

Examples:

• This herbal tea is bitter, but it helps digestion.

• It smells bad, but it tastes good.

2. Present Simple:

• I drink tea every evening.

• She doesn’t like bitter drinks.

3. Present Continuous:

• I am drinking mint tea.

• He is feeling better now.

4. Modal Verbs (can, should, must):

• You should drink this after lunch.

• It can help with digestion.

• You mustn't drink too much.

5. Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Green tea is more bitter than chamomile tea.

• This is the healthiest tea I know.

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📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

1. Herbal – made from plants, not from chemicals

2. Tea – a hot drink made from leaves or herbs

3. Bitter – having a strong, unpleasant taste

4. Digestion – the process of breaking down food in the body

5. Chamomile – a plant used to make calming tea

6. Mint – a plant with a cool, fresh taste

7. Healthy – good for your body

8. Stomach – the part of the body where digestion happens

9. Hot – having a high temperature

10. Sip – a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Would you like some tea?

• It doesn’t taste good, but it helps.

• Try this. It’s good for your stomach.

• This tea is too bitter for me.

• I feel better now.

• I drink this every night.

• It calms my body and mind.

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🧾 SENTENCES

Positive:

• This herbal tea is good for digestion.

• I drink mint tea every evening.

Negative:

• I don’t like bitter drinks.

• This tea isn’t sweet.

Questions:

• Do you want some tea?

• Is it good for your stomach?

Answers:

• Yes, please. I like herbal tea.

• No, I prefer something sweeter.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Liam: What’s that you’re drinking?

Sophie: It’s herbal tea. It’s a bit bitter, but it’s good for digestion.

Liam: Oh, I see. I’ve never tried that before.

Sophie: Want to taste it? Just a small sip.

Liam: [Takes a sip] Hmm… yes, it is bitter!

Sophie: I know, but it really helps when you have a heavy meal.

Liam: Interesting. I usually drink green tea.

Sophie: That’s good too. But this one has mint and chamomile.

Liam: Sounds healthy. I should try it more often.

Sophie: Yes! You’ll get used to the taste.

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📖 READING

The Bitter Tea That Helps

Maria always drinks herbal tea after dinner. She believes it helps her digestion. Her favorite is a mix of mint and chamomile. One day, her friend James visited and asked, “Why do you always drink that bitter tea?” Maria smiled and said, “It may taste bad, but it’s good for my health.” James decided to try it. “Wow, it is bitter!” he said. But after drinking it for a few days, he started to like it. Now, both Maria and James enjoy a hot cup of herbal tea every evening.

Questions:

1. When does Maria drink herbal tea?

2. Why does she drink it?

3. What herbs are in her favorite tea?

4. What did James think at first?

5. What happened after a few days?

Answers:

1. After dinner.

2. Because it helps her digestion.

3. Mint and chamomile.

4. He thought it was bitter.

5. He started to like it.