Scotland's tea culture is steeped in mystery, and it all started with a simple list. In the second episode of "A Scottish Tea Mystery", we dive deeper into the world of Scotland's beloved brew.
According to research, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been serving tea to its MPs for over 30 years, as part of their tradition of welcoming guests from the UK's devolved nations. However, a mystery surrounds who actually serves this tea – is it the party's dedicated staff or do the politicians themselves pour the cups?
Researchers claim that the answer lies in a list kept by the SNP's chief executive. According to insiders, this list details all the occasions when tea was served to visiting MPs, as well as the person responsible for pouring the cup.
The researchers found that while some of these occasions were formal events attended by high-ranking politicians, others seemed more mundane – such as a trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh or a meeting with a Scottish business leader. In these cases, it's likely that the tea was served by staff rather than the politician themselves.
So why is this list so important? Is it just a quirk of SNP tradition or does it hold some deeper significance for Scotland's relationship with its neighboring nations?
For now, the true identity of those pouring Scotland's famous tea remains a mystery. But one thing is certain – when it comes to Scotland's love affair with tea, there's more to it than meets the eye.
According to research, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been serving tea to its MPs for over 30 years, as part of their tradition of welcoming guests from the UK's devolved nations. However, a mystery surrounds who actually serves this tea – is it the party's dedicated staff or do the politicians themselves pour the cups?
Researchers claim that the answer lies in a list kept by the SNP's chief executive. According to insiders, this list details all the occasions when tea was served to visiting MPs, as well as the person responsible for pouring the cup.
The researchers found that while some of these occasions were formal events attended by high-ranking politicians, others seemed more mundane – such as a trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh or a meeting with a Scottish business leader. In these cases, it's likely that the tea was served by staff rather than the politician themselves.
So why is this list so important? Is it just a quirk of SNP tradition or does it hold some deeper significance for Scotland's relationship with its neighboring nations?
For now, the true identity of those pouring Scotland's famous tea remains a mystery. But one thing is certain – when it comes to Scotland's love affair with tea, there's more to it than meets the eye.