Revealed: The Worst Type Of Office Worker For Dodging Tea Rounds

“Fancy a cuppa?”

It’s a simple, three-word combination that helps many of us get through each long day at work.

For most of us, tea-drinking is a major part of everyday life; a caffeine fix that wakes us up and crucial piece in the puzzle of work politics.

But, according to research that will not shock anyone who works in an office, some people don’t pull their weight when it comes to tea making.

Tetley commissioned a survey that quizzed around 2,000 British workers about tea and coffee consumption – and found that one in four workers attempt to dodge rounds.

The survey also discovered the worst culprits when it comes to offering to make tea – pointing the finger squarely at the marketing department. It also found that four in 10 bosses never make a tea round for their staff.

On average, British workers manage an impressive four cups of tea a day – but some shameless staff members sneak off and make their own to avoid having to make everyone one. 

Alex Snowden, senior brand manager at Tetley, said: “It’s clear that there are certain rules and expectations when it comes to the tea round at work and whether colleagues are making their fair share.

“We place a lot of value on our cup of tea in this country and there are often office politics surrounding the tea round.

“The power of a quality cup of tea has long been a source of rejuvenation for Britain’s workforce and the tea break is an integral part of many a workplace. Putting the kettle on for your colleagues offers a chance to step away from work and come back refreshed, while keeping you in their good books.”

Only a third of workers said they had time to take a tea break away from their desk, while a fifth said they have fewer tea breaks than five years ago.