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In traditional Australia Tea meaning Tea the drink .. vast quantities have been consumed here, at least until the rise of the coffee shop - but the main thing is water is mostly boiled before drinking - flavour added.

It was once universal custom in Australia to offer either tea or a beer when someone arrived - rehydration in a hot country is a thing to do.

"Have you finished that drink yet" - depending on inflection it's either an offer of another or a strong cue to hit the road.