Afternoon Tea Week takes place from the 7-13th of August 2023. According to research by the UK Tea and Infusions Association (UKTIA) young adults are the most likely age group to have food to accompany their cup of tea.
Dr Sharon Hall, chief executive of UKTIA, said: “If we were at all concerned about losing the great British tradition of afternoon tea as the generations roll on, we can put our minds at ease.
“The UKTIA research poll reveals that 90% of 18-29-year-olds pair some type of food with their cup of tea. What’s more, while the morning was the most popular time of day to pop the kettle on for a brew, the afternoon came second, both overall (53%) and among younger adults (40%).”
Young adults were also more likely to tuck into cake with a cuppa than the average person (38% versus 31%). The top five treats the 18-29-year-olds like to pair with a cup of tea are:
- Sweet biscuits (47%)
- Cake (38%)
- Savoury biscuits (22%)
- Chocolate (21%)
- Crackers (16%)
- Samosa (8%)