sipping or taking

kirti   Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:04 am GMT
which one is correct
i am having tea now..
or
i am sipping tea
or
i am taking tea
Guest   Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:12 am GMT
They're all correct.

I am having tea now: I'm having dinner or literally drinking tea, depending on the context.

I am sipping my tea: drinking my tea slowly by putting small amounts of it in my mouth at a time.

I am taking tea: I'm having Yum Cha/lunch (like they'd say in Chinatown) or literally drinking tea.
kirti   Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:15 am GMT
thanks guest