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Short comparsion of the culture of Tea and Coffee in the UK
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Tea or Coffee? Which do you prefer?
Background of Tea in the UK • Tea was grown in large quantities in India when it was apart of the British Empire • London became the center of the international tea trade • Tea was easy prepare and people loved how it relieved the spirit and its ability to relive colds
Reasons for Tea • Associated with exemplifying high fashion and culture • The many benefits associated with drinking Tea • Different types of Tea help with loss of weight, fresh breathe, soothing headaches, and overall health
Background of Coffee in the UK • Coffee was introduced to the UK in the 1600’s • The popularity of Coffee was due doctors promoting it for its believed health reasons • Coffee shops were influential spaces were intellects and professional would come and discuss political and developments
Reasons to drink Coffee • Coffee can produce a soothing affect • Good compliment to sweet foods because of its bitter taste • Keeps you awake when there is work to be done
More on Tea • The process of making Tea has became a special occasion in the UK • Everything from using natural ingredients to the proper way of making it in a pot • This has helped out the popularity of Tea being associated with this ritual and classic tradition
More on Coffee • Coffee on the other hand has recently increased in popularity in the UK • Italian Coffee has became a huge hit with cappuccinos and lattes • Coffee adds a little kick that many people find enjoyable to remain alert
So Which One? • It seems that Tea has the stronger background and is still the preferred drink of choice in the UK, but Coffee isn’t too far behind • With the many different ways to put together Tea and Coffee there will be plenty of ways to accommodate for each person’s specific tastes
This Presentation was brought to you by Shoplet UK • Whether you are a Tea or Coffee drinker you can find all the essentials here from cups, mugs, coffee makers, and coffee filter papers.
Sources • http://www.realcoffee.co.uk/Coffee-Encyclopedia/History/Coffee-in-Europe/ • http://www.tea.co.uk/history-of-tea