Is food more than just fuel? For many people, eating and drinking is not just about nutrition, but also about comfort, culture and a sense of national identity.
Five thousand teabags power Olympians
Brew belonging: From teabags at the Olympics to the protected status of the French baguette, food and drink are essential tools for building community and national identity. Glossary
British Empire - A group of countries that were once ruled or controlled by the UK, including Australia, Canada, India and large parts of Africa.
Baguette - A long, thin loaf of French bread.
UNESCO - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It aims to promote international cooperation in the arts, education, science and culture.
Intangible - Essentially this describes things that are impossible to touch or grasp. Sometimes it's used as an adjective for things that can't be measured, or even understood.
Quintessentially - Exactly what you would expect something to be at its best or most characteristic.