We are a nation of tea lovers, and today M&S Café reveals 52% of customers say mood bosting, to relax and unwind or comfort are among their top reasons for a cuppa in 2022.

DAY IN A TEACUP… the nation loves a rou-tea-ne, with 59% admitting tea is part of their rou-tea-ne, with many drinking it sunrise to sunset! Our recent @marksandspencerfoodpr Instagram Stories poll showed that 35% chose the afternoon as their favourite time for tea. Herbal tea is an increasingly popular post lunch tea choice, and the ham and cheese toastie is hailed the perfect partner to a brew!

SIP SIP HOORAY…Our M&S Café colleagues brew cups of tea in the MILLIONS every year, with the biggest tea drinkers in M&S Cafés – Lisburn coming in third, Newcastle second and Cheshire Oaks first. *

FRESHLY BREWED … our full, yet naturally smooth and sweet M&S Fairtrade Luxury Gold tea** tops the tea hot spot in M&S Cafes, with its winning tea-licious golden shade. It’s sourced from the best tea gardens in the world***, and foil packed for freshness. Our crisp, light and fragrant Green tea and refreshing peppermint are rising favourites.

Hannah Munns, Head of Hospitality said, “Our customers LOVE tea, and we know they drink it for a whole host of reasons as part of their rou-tea-nes. Our M&S Cafes are part of so many communities up and down the nation, and we love that our customers have a place to boost their mood and relax, whether that’s time for themselves or to spend precious time with friends and family. There’s always a time for tea”

*Top 5 M&S Cafés for Tea sales

Cheshire Oaks (Cheshire)
Newcastle (Northeast)
Lisburn (Northern Ireland)
Meadowhall (South Yorkshire)
Gemini (Merseyside)

**Fairtrade Luxury Gold Teabags: With a full, yet naturally smooth and sweet flavour, this unique tea is sourced from the best tea gardens in the world. When picked, only the young top two leaves and a bud are hand-selected to create this rich blend of tea. Fairtrade provides a better deal for producers in developing countries, creating opportunities for farmers and workers to improve their lives, their communities and protect their environment.

***We only source the best-tasting, quality tea from growers and cooperatives around the world and work to ensure they are produced to high environmental and social standards, which is why 100% of our tea and coffee is Fairtrade certified. M&S sell more own-label Fairtrade tea and coffee than any other UK retailer. Last year, our growers received more than £1.2 million in Fairtrade Premium, funding projects such as housing, clean water, education and tree planting.