The “British tea time alarm” trend began in mid-March. In it, British users either filming themselves caught and panicking during the alarm without tea, or explaining the alarm itself.

It’s a British tradition that’s come under threat, and it was recently revealed that PG Tips is considering quitting the tea business as more of us switch to coffee and herbal alternatives.

Legend has it that Catherine of Braganza brought tea to England back in the 1600s, giving life to one of the country's most iconic traditions. Today, Portugal is home to the only tea plantation in ...

A viral trend showing people dropping everything to make a cup of tea prompted by a blaring alarm has been described as “quintessential” British humour, but has left Americans confused.