This biscuit goes best with a quick cup of tea


Only have time for a 10-minute break? A study finds it's possible to brew and drink a cup of tea with a biscuit within this period. — AFP

Busy healthcare workers can safely enjoy a cup of tea within less than 10 minutes, and the best accompanying biscuit for nutritional content, crunchiness and dunking is oat-based.

These were the results of a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ, which usually contains more lighthearted research topics.

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