What brings the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Captain Jean Luc Picard together? Their shared love of tea, of course! These famous fictional characters love a freshly brewed cuppa, and we love them for it. But do you know what kind of tea these pop culture personages prefer?
Sherlock Holmes from The Complete Sherlock Holmes
Perhaps the most famous literary detective of all times, Sherlock Holmes still finds time between schooling Watson on the finer points of crime-solving and fending off his arch nemesis Dr. Moriarty for a fresh cup of tea. Holmes’ go-to brew is Lapsang Souchong; a strong, smoky black tea for a bold and thoughtful man of mystery. It’s no wonder the hardened sleuth prefers this drink, which is not for weak tastebuds.
Arthur Dent from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Here’s a deep space explorer with a love of tea. Actually, he’s more of an accidental tourist than an adventurer. Poor Arthur Dent. After his home planet Earth is destroyed, he’s left drifting in the deepest recesses of space with nowhere to go. While he and his motley crew scour the universe for clues to life’s biggest questions, his main concern is always finding a perfect cup of tea. He probably doesn’t even care what kind, just as long as it’s fresh, hot and tastes like home. We wish we could send him this Grab N’ Go Gift Basket, but the shipping and handling cost is out of this world.
Anna Steele from Fifty Shades of Grey
What kind of a 22 year old female college student prefers a drink as conventional as English Breakfast? From the racy new book that’s been taking the world by storm, it must be Anna Steele. This traditional but refreshing tea is a great morning pick-me-up that leaves you ready to seize the day. It may not be a bad choice for Ms. Steele after all, as it’ll no doubt give her an extra boost of energy for all kinds of, er…. activities!
Jean Luc Picard from StarTrek: The Next Generation
He may spend most of his time venturing boldly where no man has gone before, but this Captain of the Starship Enterprise prefers a classic Earl Grey. We wouldn’t expect anything less from a guy who also enjoys carrying around the Complete Works of William Shakespeare everywhere he goes. If we were in the cold vacuum of space most of the time, a warm cup of tea would be just the thing to Klingon to. Put another kettle on and beam us up anytime, Captain Picard.
