A new survey conducted by Twinings finds that a sizable share of Gen Z report reaching for tea instead of alcohol before major moments. The report says almost half of Gen Z respondents (47%) state that tea has replaced alcohol as their go-to drink when preparing for important events. The findings indicate a shift in pre-event drinking preferences among younger adults, with tea positioned as a more common choice. The survey frames this as part of a broader change in how Gen Z approaches alcohol consumption around key occasions, suggesting that non-alcoholic beverages play a larger role for many respondents. While the articles focus on the 47% figure and the idea of tea replacing alcohol, they do not provide additional details such as sample size, the specific types of “important events” covered, or comparisons across different age groups. Overall, the sources agree that Twinings’ survey results show tea is increasingly favored over alcohol in that context among Gen Z.