Coffee has overtaken tea as the builder’s brew of choice according to a new survey.
Despite the long-standing tradition of builders favouring tea, fresh research by David Wilson Redrow South West revealed that 58 per cent of construction site workers in Dorset now prefer coffee at work, compared to 28 per cent who still reach for a cuppa.
The survey was carried out in time for National Tea Day, which will take place on Tuesday, April 21.
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Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Redrow South West, said: "When important decisions need to be made, there’s no better time for a nice, hot cuppa.
"It’s not a surprise to see coffee named the beverage of choice, alongside top tier dunkers."
Site teams from Royal Oaks at Gillingham Meadows in Gillingham and Foundry Lea in Bridport took part in the survey, which found that more than half (61 per cent) now opt for sugar-free drinks.
When it comes to making the perfect brew, 87 per cent said hot water should be added first, rather than the controversial milk-first method.
While the focus remained on traditional hot drinks, 14 per cent of workers preferred alternatives like hot chocolate, fruit, or herbal teas.
The survey also crowned the best dunking biscuit to accompany a hot drink, with Hobnobs taking the top spot at 31 per cent, closely followed by chocolate digestives at 26 per cent.
Other honorary mentions included shortbread, rich tea, and cookies.
Most workers said they enjoy a brew in the morning, while one in seven reported drinking five or more cups a day.
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