'Um... what in the hell is that?' EastEnders fans are left baffled as Mick Carter offers wife Linda a 'lesbian tea'

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EastEnders fans were left baffled after Tuesday night's episode as Mick Carter referred to 'lesbian tea'.

The pub landlord - who is played by Danny Dyer - was seen discussing his vow renewal with wife Linda (Kellie Bright) before announcing that he had to leave. 

Speaking to a flustered Linda, he reasoned: 'You can have a nice lesbian tea, sort your nut out, and when I get back, we’ll attack the rest of it.'

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Confusing: EastEnders fans were left baffled after Tuesday night's episode as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) offered wife Linda (Kellie Bright) a 'lesbian tea'

Confusing: EastEnders fans were left baffled after Tuesday night's episode as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) offered wife Linda (Kellie Bright) a 'lesbian tea'

Urban Dictionary defines lesbian tea as 'any tea that isn't tea, especially fruit infusions eg raspberry nettle and sukebind tea, also known as differently-oriented tea'. 

However, several viewers didn't understand the reference, flocking to Twitter to share their surprise.  

'Um...what in the hell is Lesbian tea?? #eastenders'; one viewer pondered, as others added: 'Pretty sure Danny Dyer’s character on Eastenders just told someone to chill out and have a “lesbian tea”

'What is a lesbian tea pls nah mick #EastEnders'; '"you can have a nice lesbian tea".. wtf #EastEnders'; 'Not watched #EastEnders in ages. I am sure Danny Dyer suggested his Mrs has a lesbian tea!! His mockney accent does wreck words!!

Chatting away: The pub landlord - who is played by Danny Dyer - was seen discussing his vow renewal with wife Linda (Kellie Bright) before announcing that he had to leave

Chatting away: The pub landlord - who is played by Danny Dyer - was seen discussing his vow renewal with wife Linda (Kellie Bright) before announcing that he had to leave

'Did he just say lesbian tea ??????? #Eastenders'; 'What’s a lesbian tea? #Eastenders @MrDDyer'; 'Have a nice lesbian tea?? #EastEnders'; 'Did nick just say lesbian tea? #EastEnders

WHAT IS LESBIAN TEA? 

'Any tea that isn't tea, especially fruit infusions eg raspberry nettle and sukebind tea, also known as differently-oriented tea'

- Urban Dictionary 

'Sat watching Eastenders and wondering what "lesbian tea" is? :)'; 'What is a “Lesbian tea” though?#EastEnders'; '#Eastenders Did Mick actually say “lesbian tea” lol'.

Another viewer started a poll asking '#EastEnders - never thought I'd ask this but is the phrase "lesbian tea" offensive?' After 48 votes, the most popular response was 'What's Lesbian Tea, Mick?' with 40 percent. 

'No' followed with 21 percent, 'Why am I voting on this' received 20 percent, and 'Yes' had 19 percent.  

Happy to help: Speaking to a flustered Linda, Mick reasoned: 'You can have a nice lesbian tea, sort your nut out, and when I get back, we’ll attack the rest of it'

Happy to help: Speaking to a flustered Linda, Mick reasoned: 'You can have a nice lesbian tea, sort your nut out, and when I get back, we’ll attack the rest of it'

Confusion: Several viewers didn't understand the reference, flocking to Twitter to share their surprise and asking exactly what is 'lesbian tea' 

Confusion: Several viewers didn't understand the reference, flocking to Twitter to share their surprise and asking exactly what is 'lesbian tea' 

Meanwhile, fans have been speculating whether Mick and Linda Carter will be leaving the soap.

During a tense episode last week, the couple were seen discussing whether to purchase a pub in Stratford-Upon-Avon for a 'new start'  - leaving viewers panicking the pair were set for a shock exit. 

The drama began when Linda inquired into a pub in Stratford, thinking the establishment to be in East London. 

However the pair soon discovered the drinking house was actually in Stratford-Upon-Avon in the West Midlands, miles away from their beloved Walford. 

Time to go? Fans went wild with speculation that it meant an end for the Carters

Time to go? Fans went wild with speculation that it meant an end for the Carters

Fresh start: The couple, played by Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright, were seen discussing whether to purchase a pub in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in order to embark on a 'new start'

Fresh start: The couple, played by Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright, were seen discussing whether to purchase a pub in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in order to embark on a 'new start'

Yet, instead of writing the idea off, Mick and Linda began to discuss what a new life in the country would be like - leading fans to speculate whether they are preparing to leave the soap for good. 

Mick began by wondering aloud: 'Bit of countryside will be nice for Ollie [their son]. Bit of Shakespeare…'

While Linda slowly became more convinced, agreeing: 'And the flat sounds nice, two bedrooms,' before adding hesitantly: 'A new start?'

Growing more and more serious about the idea, the couple even told their families of the plan - who agreed it was the best thing to do. 

'It's time to move forward': The couple even told their families of the plan - who agreed it was the best thing to do (Mick, Linda, Whitney and Johnny Carter pictured L-R)

'It's time to move forward': The couple even told their families of the plan - who agreed it was the best thing to do (Mick, Linda, Whitney and Johnny Carter pictured L-R)

Mick's mother Shirley said: 'We've had some times, some of them good ones. It's been good, it's been really good. But now it's time to move forward. Your wife and your little boy, that's your priority now.'

Mick needed to reply to the pub offer by 4pm - in undoubtedly tense scenes which are set to air during the next episode.

However, fans were left devastated by their discussions, and immediately took to Twitter to bemoan the pair's potential departure.

One wrote: 'Nooo Mick and Linda can't leave Albert Square!' while another added: 'Mick & linda are really leaving,' followed by a heartbroken emoji.

Further fans expressed their sadness, chiming in: 'Oi nah, don't say Mick & Linda are leaving' and 'Noooo you can't go Mick & Linda!!' 

However one fan was simply confused by the story, writing: 'I don't get it. How are EastEnders gonna come back from this takeover storyline? What's really gonna happen to Mick and Linda?'

MailOnline has contacted a representative for the soap for comment.  

Earlier this month, the Willmot-Brown family revealed they own the famous pub, and handed the Carter family an eviction notice for the Queen Vic.

Mick then risked everything to protect his precious establishment by teaming up with mystery newcomer Aidan Maguire.

The landlord risked being thrown in prison to save his pub with Aidan's help - however the solution is believed to come with dire consequences over the festive season.  

Struggle: Earlier this month, the Willmot-Brown family revealed they own the famous pub, and handed the Carter family an eviction notice for the Queen Vic

Struggle: Earlier this month, the Willmot-Brown family revealed they own the famous pub, and handed the Carter family an eviction notice for the Queen Vic

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