Builder's tea is often sweetened with one or two teaspoons of white sugar, but can also be consumed unsweetened.
Builder's tea is typically robust and has a rich, dark beige colour.
[3] The name was chosen because workers in the British building trade typically drink many cups of tea during their working day.
[6][7][8] Research from the Social Issues Research Centre found that people performing construction work found tea "both soothing and stimulating".
[9] A 2013 article in the Daily Express noted that construction workers were drinking less tea than they used to, preferring alternatives such as coffee (especially cappuccino and latte), as well as soft drinks.