Tea in the microwave? Why gen Z are giving up on kettles to make a brew
The article discusses the rising trend among Generation Z (under-30s) in the UK to use microwaves instead of traditional kettles to make tea. According to the article, two-thirds of UK's under-30s have used a microwave to brew a cup of tea, and one in six do it every day. This shift in tea-making habits is seen as a departure from the well-established and age-old practice of using a kettle. The article highlights the changing preferences and behaviors of the younger generation, who seem to be embracing a more convenient, albeit unconventional, method of making tea. The kettle, a household staple for over 132 years, is now facing competition from the microwave, a more modern and time-saving appliance, as the preferred choice for tea enthusiasts in the UK.
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