THE “perfect” recipe for a builder’s brew has been revealed by Britain’s tradespeople, and traditionalists won’t be happy.
The research was commissioned by , who surveyed 1,000 van-driving tradespeople.
THE “perfect” recipe for a builder’s brew has been revealed by Britain’s tradespeople, and traditionalists won’t be happyCredit: swns
The poll discovered that the water should be ‘warm’, not boiling, and ‘just cool enough to sip comfortably’ for the
should only be brewed for one minute and 53 seconds – a huge difference from the 3-5 minutes suggested by tea connoisseurs.
Moreover, a staggering 72% add sugar, contrary to the origins of .
Milk preferences are less argumentative, with semi-skimmed being the top choice, and just enough added to achieve a balanced medium shade.
Almost all respondents believed that a has a positive effect on their day (90%) and nearly half said that receiving a hot drink can genuinely brighten their entire day.
The study found that the typical tradesperson will consume three to four during a working day – but only a small percentage (10%) will trust homeowners to make one for them.
This is because they know exactly how they like it, whilst nearly half reckoned it simply tastes better when they
The research conducted via OnePoll.com also found that 37% prefer drinking with a chocolate digestive being the ideal dunking partner for 34%.
“A cup of tea”, “cuppa”, and “brew” are the most frequently used phrases amongst tradespeople when requesting a tea – whilst 13% of those aged 18 to 24 even use the Cockney rhyming slang “a Rosie Lee.”
, who conducted the study, introduced the Vivaro Electrici-TEA, a van equipped with cutting-edge tea-making facilities, so tradespeople can enjoy the perfect builder’s brew.
The unique van, based on the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, features an electric kettle, teabag dispenser, a perfect brew tea timer, thermal mugs, a fridge with space for milk or milk alternatives, and a sink with a 10-litre water supply – plus a tin for biscuit storage.
Steve Catlin, managing director for the , said: “We wanted to create the ultimate tea-making solution for the thirsty tradespeople of Britain.
“The builder’s brew can mean a wide variety of things, but our research puts the uncertainty to bed to ensure those working on site get what they are looking for.”
Steve added: “ is proud to be the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer and one of the top choices for British tradespeople, and we created the Vivaro Electrici-TEA concept with them in mind.
“It’s time we put an end to poorly made cuppas and give tradespeople the right tool for the job.”
37% polled preferred drinking Yorkshire Tea with a chocolate digestiveCredit: Getty
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