Tea Point Design
Why the Office Tea Point is so important
In the bustling world of business, where productivity and innovation reign supreme, there’s a silent hero often overlooked in the corporate landscape: the humble tea point. Yesterday was National Tea Day, hailed as ‘The Most British Day of The Year’ by its organisers. An opportunity for us to think about why British people are so tightly associated with tea by the rest of the world. In the UK, we get through 61 billion tea bags a year – enough to cover 31,000 football pitches. In recognition of this event, we thought we would explore the value of the Tea Point in the workplace. It’s time to raise our cups and look into why the office tea point is a crucial component of the modern office and how you can make it work best for your organisation.
Tradition
While coffee has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled by artisanal cafes and trendy espresso bars, tea remains deeply ingrained in the fabric of British society. It’s not just a beverage; it’s a ritual, a moment of respite amidst the chaos of the workday. It’s not merely about caffeine consumption; it’s about camaraderie, tradition, and comfort. Often one of our first interactions with a client or colleague in the UK will be based around offering a cup of tea – shortly followed by a series of questions about how you would like the drink to be made. We have our language around tea, ‘builder’s tea’ being used to describe a very strong, dark cup with little milk and we are all familiar with the terms ‘cuppa’ and ‘brew’. When we learn that someone is about to pop in we’ll often follow up with ‘I’ll put the kettle on.’
