Morning tea

nounShop talkShop Slang

A scheduled mid-morning break for workers to rest and eat.

The traditional mid-morning work break in Australian and New Zealand workplaces. It typically occurs around ten in the morning and lasts for fifteen to twenty minutes, allowing crews to step away from the tools, drink coffee, and eat a snack before the main lunch break.

Heard on the job

Secure that load and shut the crane down, it's time for morning tea.

Also heard as

  • Smoko