King Charles III, a self-described tea addict. It’s this passion that endeared him to the British public and made him unique among senior members of the royal family. His preference for tea in place of coffee continues the tastes of his mother and father, the late Queen and Prince Philip. Royal expert Grant Harrold told insider.com that King Charles’ beverage preference is mostly determined by duty and liquor of choice.
For even more fun, have tea with honey instead of sugar, as the King takes his tea, ladling in storybook curiosity. This custom shines a light on his and many others’ personal decisions as well as a more health-conscious effort to sweeten his drink of choice. Bath Oliver biscuits, an old-fashioned British biscuit, are a unique choice for King Charles’ favorite snack. These biscuits are even shown as birthday treats, displayed by his staff, to show the unique role they play in his daily routine.
Tea expert Grant Harrold provided a peek into the royal family’s beverage rituals. He gave a good shout out to tea as their favorite beverage, though they do love coffee too! “The late Queen, [Prince Philip], and King Charles definitely prefer a cup of tea over coffee,” he stated.
He continued to develop reservations on the royal coffee consumption, stressing that it was not flat out unrepresented. They for sure drank coffee on occasion, but tea was their beverage of choice. Harrold said that he only ever witnessed the Queen drinking coffee, and it was just on one occasion. That magical moment occurred one Tuesday night after a musical event.
The royal protocol surrounding coffee consumption is equally interesting. Harrold joked that they would still serve coffee, just not in a caffeinated mug. Rather, he said, they would probably have a demi cup post-dinner. As for how to eat with one, by day, you would use a full teacup with a matching saucer. This very meticulous act draws into focus the kind of etiquette that goes hand-in-hand with royal dining experiences.
