Bird & Blend Tea Culture & Connection Survey
This survey explores tea, culture, and connection for a design project. All responses anonymous.
Age Category
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55 or older
SECTION 1 — Tea Habits & Social Context
Your tea drinking routines and social context.
How often do you drink tea?
Daily
Several times a week
Occasionally
Rarely / never
When do you most often drink tea? (Select all that apply)
Alone at home
With family
With friends
At work / study
In cafés or tea shops
On the go
How often do you drink tea with others?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
SECTION 2 — Emotional Experience & Warmth
How does tea make you feel?
What feelings do you associate with drinking tea? (Select any)
Comfort
Calm
Warmth
Routine
Connection
Nostalgia
Focus
No strong feelings
When holding a warm drink, do you feel:
More relaxed
More comforted
More open to conversation
No change
Do you reach for warm drinks more when you feel:
Stressed
Lonely
Socially anxious
Physically cold
Tired
Seeking comfort
I don’t notice a pattern
SECTION 3 — Social Connection & Ease
Tea and social interactions.
Does sharing a warm drink make social interaction feel:
Easier
More comfortable
No different
More awkward
If you were meeting someone new, which feels more comfortable?
Sitting with a hot drink
Sitting with a cold drink
No difference
Has offering or receiving a hot drink ever felt like a caring gesture?
Yes, strongly
Sometimes
Not really
SECTION 4 — Ritual & Meaning
Meaning and rituals around tea.
Do small rituals (boiling water, brewing, pouring, serving) make drinks feel:
More meaningful
More calming
More social
No different
What usually motivates you to buy tea?
Personal use
To share with others
As a gift
Special occasions
To relax or improve sleep
Do you find loose leaf tea difficult to prepare?
Yes
Sometimes
No
Do you feel modern life lacks small shared rituals?
Yes
No
Not sure
Describe a memorable moment involving tea or a warm drink.
SECTION 5 — Culture & Hospitality
Cultural meanings and hospitality.
In your family or culture, offering tea or a warm drink is a sign of:
welcoming/ inviting
Hospitality
Care
Respect
Celebration
Not particularly meaningful
What makes a drink feel exciting or worth sharing?
Unique flavours
Visual appeal
Cultural experience
Customisation
Social media appeal
Interactive preparation
Do you think tea connects people across cultures?
Yes
No
Maybe
SECTION 6 — Tea & Younger Generations
Tea in comparison to other drinks for younger people.
Would tools that make sharing tea easier encourage you to serve tea to others?
Yes
Maybe
No
Compared to coffee, bubble tea, or energy drinks, tea feels:
More social
Less social
About the same
Not sure
Where would you most enjoy sharing tea?
At home
Outdoors
At university/work
In cafés
While travelling
What makes a drink feel exciting or social to you?
What prevents tea from feeling social or exciting?
Would you be interested in tea experiences designed for sharing and connection?
Yes
Maybe
No
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