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Britains changing tastes.

A survey by coffee makers Percol reveals a change in the UK's drinking habits.

Once tea was the dominant drink in the UK. Now coffee reigns supreme. As an extension of our new found foodie-status the average UK household stocks three different varieties of coffee. Expenditure on coffee overtook tea back in 1998 and has continued to rise since then.

People in London and the South East are more likely to have more varieties of coffee in their home. The study also revealed that over two thirds of kitchens stocked ground beans. Origin is increasingly important as is fairtrade branding. The most popular countries of origin are Colombia and Mexico.

Filed Under: Trends, Drink Recipes
Tags: british isles, coffee, drinking habits, DrinkingHabits, food and drink, FoodAndDrink, tea

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Shirley

7-23-2006 @9:36PM Shirley said... No only do I drink tea all the time, I have a 9 year old grandson who starts every morning with a cup of tea with milk and sugar. Long live the "cup that cheers but does not inebriate" as my Mum used to say.
Love those PG tips.
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wendy

7-23-2006 @10:24PM wendy said... Try "Yorkshire" brand tea--quite strong, rosey and delicious!! If in NYC, you can pick it up along with PG, etc. at Myers of Keswick in the West Village or try their website, http://www.myersofkeswick.com They ship nationwide!
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Judi Abbott

7-24-2006 @8:20AM Judi Abbott said... Up until 15 years ago I drank coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon, until I found that most coffee served was coloured water, and I could carry extra tea bags in my purse and make it the strength I want. Strong, milk & sugar. When I can't get Dilmah, Yorkshire or London Cuppa which I can get at Marshalls, and Marks & Spencer Extra Strong will do admirable. Dilmah is pure Ceylon and not blended.
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