Young adults are more likely to enjoy a cup of tea than a beer, study finds
YOUNG adults are more likely to enjoy a cuppa than a beer, a poll says.
Fifty-four per cent of those aged 18 to 24 say they would choose tea over alcohol.
Most youngsters — 65 per cent — prefer a traditional English breakfast tea.
More than a third go for green tea, followed by fruit tea (24 per cent), mint (21 per cent) and herbal tea (19 per cent).
Around 70 per cent said they start their day with a brew — and 24 per cent put the kettle on as an excuse for a break.
The poll of more than 4,000 adults found tea is the drink of choice for 85 per cent of any age — with just over a quarter of under-25s saying they are teetotal.
Dr Sharon Hall, chief exec of the UK Tea & Infusions Association, which carried out the research, said young adults are choosing brews over booze “because they love the taste of tea”.
She added: “Also, in this cost of living crisis, when budgets are tight, tea is a much more cost-effective choice than an alcoholic beverage,
“But a more likely reason for this health-conscious generation to choose tea, is they are aware of the health and wellness benefits of drinking their favourite cuppa.”