construction workplace<\/a> eating and drinking habits, found that 82% of construction workers believe that regular tea breaks aid their productivity.<\/p>\nRespondents cited the ideal tea break time was six minutes, and they also believe they should happen on average five times per day outside of lunchtime \u2013 totalling 30 minutes per day.<\/p>\n
Despite the rise of coffee culture, the data revealed that the \u2018builders brew\u2019 was still the firm favourite; with 56% of those surveyed saying tea was their hot drink of choice during their break.<\/p>\n
Coffee came in second place, with 38% of the vote.<\/p>\n
Mark Kelly, marketing manager at AppliancesDirect.co.uk said: \u201cThe data revealed some interesting findings about the nation\u2019s workplace break habits, especially the construction industry, and it\u2019s great to see so many Britons are taking regular breaks throughout the day to grab a drink.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you work at a desk, in a shop or a factory, or on a building site, getting away from your workstation for a few minutes at regular intervals is likely to aid productivity as it allows you time to stretch your legs and gather your thoughts before heading back to it.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is especially beneficial for those who are working in such a physically demanding job as it allows them time to relax, laugh and catch-up on some well – deserved rest\u201d<\/p>\n
Those who work in professional services spend the most time on tea breaks annually, racking up 141 brewing up hours, compared to those who work in Healthcare who spend the least \u2013 just 23.5 hours per year \u2013 on tea breaks.<\/p>\n
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