Do Irish tradespeople really love Builder's Tea?

By Reporter
Published 7th Apr 2023, 13:32 GMT
Updated 7th Apr 2023, 13:35 GMT
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Two thirds of tradespeople prefer coffee over tea.

That's according to new research from Chadwicks reveals that an Americano is the trade’s favourite drink.

While builder’s tea has often been associated as the drink of choice for Ireland’s construction sector, a new survey from Chadwicks Group reveals that two thirds of tradespeople prefer coffee.placeholder image
While builder’s tea has often been associated as the drink of choice for Ireland’s construction sector, a new survey from Chadwicks Group reveals that two thirds of tradespeople prefer coffee.

The research of 233 tradespeople across Ireland was carried out by Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant.

While builder’s tea has often been associated as the drink of choice for Ireland’s construction sector, a new survey from Chadwicks Group reveals that two thirds of tradespeople actually prefer coffee.placeholder image
While builder’s tea has often been associated as the drink of choice for Ireland’s construction sector, a new survey from Chadwicks Group reveals that two thirds of tradespeople actually prefer coffee.

The research also finds that over three quarters (78%) of tradespeople drink up to four coffees a day with an americano as the most popular drink (51%) followed by cappuccino (22%) and a flat white (12%).

Chadwicks Group asked those polled on tea and coffee etiquette when working in someone’s home.

Just over half (55%) say they are usually offered a cup of tea or coffee by a client and 72% appreciate

A fifth (21%) say they like to bring their own tea and coffee with them when working.

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