Sunday 4 September 2022 10:52 PM M&S risks controversy by ditching saucers for mugs in its cafes trends now
Sunday 4 September 2022 10:52 PM M&S risks controversy by ditching saucers for mugs in its cafes trends now
This is not just any storm in a teacup! M&S risks controversy by ditching saucers for mugs in its cafes M&S says it is swapping two pieces of crockery for one to save water and energy It will replace traditional china sets with mugs but still plans to use teapots Regular visitor Ron Moore, 86, said the move could 'cost them a lot of customers' But a company spokesperson said feedback was positive in the ten trial cafes
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It is the quintessential British brand.
But Marks & Spencer is breaking with national tradition – by abandoning teacups and saucers in its cafes in favour of mugs.
The retail giant is making the shift to save water and energy, because it is quicker to clean a single mug rather than two pieces of crockery. It is still using teapots.
The move reflects a trend in homes where china cups and saucers – as well as teapots – are being pushed out of kitchen cupboards.
Most households now hardly use a china tea set and instead simply plonk a teabag in a mug.
But traditional china
