A dunkin’ we will go

Biscuits were made to dunk in tea, of that there is no question, but what is the right biscuit for the right tea? That was a question recently asked by the good people at Toolstation of workmen. In a poll of 2,000 professionals they were asked how long they liked their tea brewed for and which biscuit was the perfect companion to their perfect cup of tea. The results were quite interesting.

Trade Brewing Time Biscuit

Builder 10-30 seconds Hobnob

Painter 10 – 30 seconds Chocolate Digestive

Bathroom Fitter 30 – 45 seconds Chocolate Digestive

Roofer 45 – 60 seconds Digestive (plain)

Handyman 60 seconds Ginger Nut

Carpenter 60 – 120 seconds Hobnob

Electrician 60 – 120 seconds Rich Tea

Plasterer 120 seconds Biscoff

Heating Engineers 180 – 240 seconds Chocolate Digestive