It’s no secret we’re utterly fana-tea-cal about Afternoon Tea. And while we’ve carried out extensive research on the way that Brits eat their scones or hold their cup of tea, we’ve never asked the most evocative questions of all: what shade is your tea? And what does that say about you? So, coffee lovers step aside and tea fans step up; allow us to peer into your soul with our fail-safe tea test (patent pending). Take a look at the warming brews below and decide which one best matches your own tea-to-milk ratio preference. Then scroll down to find out what your choice reveals about you, and which of our…

If a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, does that apply to pets as well?  On Love Your Pet Day, we’re delving into the wonderful world of pet names. According to a survey by Argos Pet Insurance, the top names for dogs in 2017 were Alfie and Poppy. For cats, Charlie and Poppy were most popular. It would seem that human names are very much in vogue. But does that hold true among the pets of the Red Letter Days staff? From the sensible titles to the cutesy monikers, we set out to find out the stories behind the names of your non-human bezzies. And while you’re…

In 2018, Chinese New Year falls on Friday 16th February. Steeped in centuries of ritual and tradition, and now famed for its magnificent celebrations, it’s an annual source of delight to revellers around the world. As long-time fans of Chinese culture (particularly Food & Drink Experiences!), Red Letter Days never fails to make a fuss of this special occasion. Here’s a glimpse of our office celebrations last year: Yummy treats at the office this afternoon @RedLetterDaysUK #chinesenewyear #fortunecookie #MakingMemories pic.twitter.com/ts6jWgdGHC — RedLetterDaysAM (@RedLetterDaysAM) January 27, 2017 2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog 2017 was the year of the Rooster; in 2018 it’s time for man’s best friend to take centre stage. Specifically,…

After what seems like forever, the curtain has finally been drawn on January. Can we get a round of applause, please! While we’re all eager for the show to go on, nobody likes long and penniless winter days, there’s one thing we have to do first: review our resolutions. First, let’s get our facts straight.With these relatively bleak statistics in mind, we set out to see if anyone within the department had actually managed to stick to their goals. It was difficult to find anyone who didn’t shy away in terror and shame when questioned about their resolution success rate but, eventually, three brave souls volunteered. We quizzed Maddie (Senior…

Bringing spirits production back to London’s East End after more than a century, we are reinstating an industry back to its roots. ~ East London Liquor Company Whisky: revered by some, misunderstood by others. Cradled in the hand of many a movie villain before a roaring fireplace; quaffed with Coke by teenagers; prescribed by grandmotherly types for everything from pain management to digestive aid. What is it that sets ‘water of life’ apart from other spirits and what are the secrets to appreciating it? One of our most engrossing gift experiences, Whisky Lover’s Tour and Tasting at East London Liquor Company, seemed the right place to start in our pursuit of…

A now-famous Eventbrite study confirmed something we had long suspected: that millennials (those born between 1980 and 1996) are favouring real life experiences to material consumerism. ‘Well, of course,” we thought “Doing or having, it’s a no-brainer”. Red Letter Days is the original proponent of eschewing ‘stuff’ and embracing the unfettered joy of doing from Adventure Days to Short Breaks. Even so, the study was a real eye-opener. Experiences versus Consumerism: The Study The habits of 18 – 34 year olds across the UK were examined in order to ascertain several things, including whether ‘doing’ or ‘having’ made them happier and to what extent ‘fear of missing out’ motivated them. The subjects were recruited via…