Lawyers Drink The Most Tea

The legal profession are the biggest tea drinkers in the UK

In a recent survey commissioned by international development charity ActionAid, it was discovered that those in the legal profession consume more cups of tea during the working day than any other sector.

The nationwide poll, examining the tea and coffee habits of the British, showed that 70% of legal workers drink over three cups a day with one in five drinking over six cups – that’s a minimum of 180 cups a month.

Compared with other professions such as HR, sales and media, where half of employees drink less than three cups a day, legal professionals definitely appear to crave caffeine more than anyone else.

Other main findings in the poll include:

• One in three British office workers take tea and coffee breaks due to boredom at work, whilst one in five deliberately make more tea and coffee to climb the career ladder
• Sheffield is the tea drinking capital of the UK, with one in three residents consuming over six cups a day!
• London office workers are the biggest gossipers during their tea and coffee breaks than anywhere else in the UK
• Most office workers personalise their work space with a tea or coffee mug – more than photographs or other personal items

Commissioned ahead of the charity’s 24 Hour Tea and Coffee Break in February, the poll also revealed that over a third of workers in the legal profession make more tea and coffee for their boss as a way of climbing the career ladder. This compares to a national average of one in five who admit to being so sneaky.

ActionAid’s 24 hour Tea ad Coffee Break spokesperson said: “We are definitely a nation of tea and coffee lovers. On Friday 29th February, use ActionAid’s 24 Tea and Coffee Break as an excuse to organise your own event and raise some money for a good cause.

By holding a tea or coffee break, you will be helping farmers in some of the poorest parts of the world to end their own poverty in a way that will have a lasting impact for generations."

To get involved, visit http://www.coffeebreak.org.uk/ or call 01460 238 047.

Bored of a cup of Tetley or Nescafe – try a tasty alternative:

Afternoon at the Palace Crystal Pyramid Sachets, £4.75 for 20 bags, Tea Palace

Afternoon At The Palace is a popular signature blend. It has a refreshing light, aromatic taste and is the perfect accompaniment to sweet afternoon treats.

http://www.teapalace.co.uk/Afternoon-at-the-Palace-P705/

Gold Tip Assam, £4.99 for 20 bags, Jing Tea

Already a favourite with law firm, Linklaters, Jing offers exceptional whole leaf tea, in large specially designed biodegradable tea bags. The Gold Tip Assam is an outstanding black tea. It is picked each June in India’s lush Assam region and the taste is rich and lively with body and strength, but without harshness.

http://jingtea.com/tea/tea-in-bags/gold-tip-assam-in-biodegradable-teabags 

Earl Grey Tea, £1.75 for 20 bags, Taylors of Harrogate

To achieve a perfect harmony of mind, body and spirit, the Chinese ancients flavoured their tea with the essences and blossoms of fruits and flowers. The recipe for this delightful blend was presented to the second Earl Grey in the 1880s and has become one of the world’s classic teas.
This Earl Grey is light and elegant with the delicate fragrance of Bergamot, and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

http://www.bettysbypost.com/teaitem.asp?itmid=1395

Creamy Latte, £4.00, Whittards of Chelsea

What could be easier? Simply add ‘off the boil’ water for that Creamy Latte taste in an instant.
Top with chocolate sprinkles for that truly comforting taste.

http://www.whittard.co.uk/

  








Rich Hazelnut Instant Coffee, £2.25, Boaters

Subtle nut flavour, well balanced with vanilla

http://www.boaters.co.uk/