It appears the UK staple is not as hot with younger generations - as Gen Z and millennials appear to be ditching the quintessential brew in favour of coffee, hot chocolate and chai.
Last week, Typhoo narrowly escaped administration after falling sales. READ MORE:The classic English Breakfast cup of tea is often thought of as a staple of British culture with the power to solve almost any problem.
Those aged 18 to 24 would prefer a lemonade, kombucha or juice over a cup of tea when catching up with friends and family, a survey in June 2023 found. It appears tea is not as hot with younger generations - as Gen Z and millennials appear to be ditching the quintessential brew. Pictured: Lola on TikTok says she doesn't like tea even though she's British
'In the scheme of things it's not important but because of my positive associations of tea, linked to comfort and soul sharing, I feel like I've failed in some way to pass on my love of tea to my children!' 'People probably think I'm boring. I've tried to have herbal tea to fit in but hot drinks feel weird and not refreshing. I don't like normal tea at all.'
Last week, one of Britain's oldest tea firms Typhoo collapsed after 121 years - seeming to signal a change in the times. Mother of two Rebecca Gibbions said that while she's an 'avid tea drinker', her teenage children 'hate it'
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