I suppose from a marketing and sales perspective the two beverages are different, and they may even cater to completely different markets. I feel people that generally consume tea, are different from those that generally consume coffee. My perspective is also a west coast perspective, where coffee has historically always dominated over tea.
What's odd is that 'west coasters' (of Canada and the US) are said to be 'laid back'. We like the outdoors, and are into 'saving the enviornment'. We recycle, do yoga, perform all sorts of outdoor activities. We meditate, and seek out mindfulness. Essentially we are tea drinkers. But yet most of drink coffee!!
I have been a coffee drinker since my early 20's. I loved, and still love coffee. Up unil about 4 months ago, I only ever really drank the occasional green tea, and herb teas. Since learning about tea, thru The Tea Association of Canada and am learning about the different types of teas, and how to brew them properly, and reading up on the health benefits of tea I have converted some of my coffee consumption to tea and couldn't be happier!
Coffee fits because it gives me the morning kick start that I need at 5:00 am when I get up. Tea fits because I drink it during the day. I used to feel somehow not that well in my body when I drank to much coffee and now I actually feel great since I've introduced tea. It keeps me alert and calm at work. I love it!!
I think there is room to be a consumer of both. But hands down tea fits the 'west coast' lifestyle, and coffee still gets you going in the morning.
What's odd is that 'west coasters' (of Canada and the US) are said to be 'laid back'. We like the outdoors, and are into 'saving the enviornment'. We recycle, do yoga, perform all sorts of outdoor activities. We meditate, and seek out mindfulness. Essentially we are tea drinkers. But yet most of drink coffee!!
I have been a coffee drinker since my early 20's. I loved, and still love coffee. Up unil about 4 months ago, I only ever really drank the occasional green tea, and herb teas. Since learning about tea, thru The Tea Association of Canada and am learning about the different types of teas, and how to brew them properly, and reading up on the health benefits of tea I have converted some of my coffee consumption to tea and couldn't be happier!
Coffee fits because it gives me the morning kick start that I need at 5:00 am when I get up. Tea fits because I drink it during the day. I used to feel somehow not that well in my body when I drank to much coffee and now I actually feel great since I've introduced tea. It keeps me alert and calm at work. I love it!!
I think there is room to be a consumer of both. But hands down tea fits the 'west coast' lifestyle, and coffee still gets you going in the morning.
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