Is Britain still a tea orientated society?

Question

i.e do we still as a nation, drink a lot of tea, or have we been taken over by coffee drinkers?

Answer 1

Absolutely! Love those High Teas with scones and biscuits and sweets and savories! Yummy.

Answer 2

Brazil can keep all its coffee I am a staunch tea drinker and will remain so whatever and yes I'd say we are still tea orientated

Answer 3

Tea... yes please... oh... I already have a cup.

Answer 4

yes definately, best drink of the day is a cup of tea in the morning

Answer 5

No, it's now a binge drinking society!

Answer 6

I, and many people i know drink at least 20 cups of tea a day!!

Answer 7

I'm affraid weve become a nation of lager drinkers.

Maybee the viking heritage, but tea on a devonshire lawn has all but gone, like piorot and agatha.

I did recently drink tea on a devonshire lawn....surrounded by, thogh consuming tea....larger drinkers, with england shirts on, its not the same.

Britania may still rule, but im not sure what she rules over any more.

Answer 8

I suppose nothing can replace tea... but coffee drinkers are on the rise!... I am not that fond of tea and would preferably have a nice mug of Hot Chocolate!

Answer 9

Tea yes - absolutley.  Had to go all day without one today (until about 6.00pm) - was awful!

However I'm surprised at the number of people who say they don't drink hot drinks at all - no tea or coffee, just water or squash.

Answer 10

coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee umm yeah i like coffee

Answer 11

yes a good cup of Rosy lee the best in Britain. we are tops for are cups of tea'

Answer 12

Tea for me, vanilla tea from mauritius if I can get it.

Answer 13

Tea has a massive following in Britain. I adore Lady Grey or Earl Grey in the morning and jasmine or green tea in the evenings. Most teas possess anti oxidants and some are used as herbal remedies.

However the latte in its varying and complex forms is in foamy comptetition and has won the cups and of Britons everywhere. More Star Bucks', Costa's and Caffe Nero's popping up than tea rooms.

Answer 14

Absolutely, I love Earl Gray and drink loads of it; maybe have one or two coffee's a month.  Can't beat tea.

In fact I'm going to brew now (and get myself some tea).

Answer 15

My town is now full of over-priced coffee shops, and in the workplace, all people seem to do is drink gallons of the stuff! But as for me, its tea all the way! I think in general, it's more the older generation who drink tea... all these coffee shops are just a fashion.. it won't be long before we all get bored of the stuff! Anyway, it's bad for ya

Answer 16

I think we still drink lots of tea in our own homes, even if every other shop these days seems to be a Starbucks.

Answer 17

Good question BUT a bit flawed...coffee arrived in the UK before tea, as did coffee houses (except they weren't called Starbucks).

Coffee came via the Moorish invasions of Europe (southern Spain) whilst tea came via China (& later India). As you can imagine the links with China came much later.

Despite the fact I love Starbucks own brew & a Cheese/Marmite panini, you just cant beat a good cup of English Breakfast tea & a toasted muffin in the morning!

If you like tea try Roibos (Redbush) tea. Its from home & its very refreshing. Its also good for skin complaints HONEST

Answer 18

Yes of vourse it is - especially with all the new teas available.  I always put the kettle on!  I hope it is a british tradition that never dies.

Answer 19

JUST A MIN WHILE I MAKE A CUPPA T.

Answer 20

i would say yes to tea in the day

but larger at night

Answer 21

tea everytime...In fact Polly has just gone to put the kettle on....................

Answer 22

We're not the most highly respected nations (Scotland, Wales, Ireland & ingurlind) in the near universe for nothing!  Two sugars and milk please!  Famous Lancaster bomber / Spitfire fighter pilot saying in the early 40's was "Chocks away! Back for tea!"

Answer 23

I'll dwell on that question while i wait for coffee to perculate, a like a dash of columbian on a weekend

Answer 24

nope. coffee man i am. cannot get through day without it.drinking one right now

Answer 25

I love a cup of tea, I am just off to make one now. The odd cup of coffee is nice, but tea will never be replaced, this part of very British soil, (ie my home ) will always have tea in the pot!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 26

It is remarkable how difficult it is to get a decent cup of tea in central London (apart from in greasy spoons): coffee bars seem to have taken over there.

Coffee has managed to become associated in the public mind with wealth and sophistication. It also provides much more of a caffeine boost.

Answer 27

Yep ..good old PG Tips.... thats my breakfast , together with 4 f**s... love it..!!

Answer 28

yes my mom was just their they still drink lots of tea in certain areas

Answer 29

Definitely.  I drink a least five mugs (not cups) of tea a day and haven't touched coffee for years and years.  Forget PG Tips - try Yorkshire tea.  It's the best!  A really cracking mug of tea!  Smashing and irreplaceable with a plate of chips, sausages and HP sauce .... ooooh yummy! (Sorry got a little carried away there - time for another cuppa).  Golly, forgot about the Marmite and toast .....

Answer 30

When I was there last year, I observed more tea drinkers than coffee drinkers.