Tea-loving factory worker changes name to YORKSHIRE TEA to honour his favourite brew
A TEA-loving factory worker loves his daily cuppa so much he has changed his name by deed poll to honour his favourite brew.
Nathan Derek Garner is now officially known as Nathan Yorkshire Tea Garner
Nathan Derek Garner is now officially known as Nathan Yorkshire Tea Garner after he took the plunge to change his middle name after work colleagues took the mickey over his mammoth tea consumption.
The 31-year-old from Sheffield says he averages around 20 cups of tea a day but says being a single chap it would be even more if he could find himself a Polly to put the kettle on when he arrives home each evening.
He said: “I was at work one day and my mate Billy said, ‘chuffin’ hell, you drink so much of that stuff you should change your name to Yorkshire Tea’.
“I thought that was a great idea so at lunch I got out my phone and went onto the website and got rid of Derek.
“Friends and family mainly think it’s a bit of a silly thing to do but my mum Cheryl thinks it’s great. She laughed out loud when I told her.”
Mr Garner, who works in a concrete factory, says he has been drinking tea since the age of 12 when he was introduced to the Harrogate-made Yorkshire Tea brand by his grandfather.
“My mum loves a good cuppa too,” added Nathan, “but for some reason she likes PG Tips. I can’t drink that so when I go round to her house I have to take my own tea bags to get a decent brew.”
The 31-year-old from Sheffield says he averages around 20 cups of tea a day
Mr Garner, who works in a concrete factory, says he has been drinking tea since the age of 12
Laura Burton senior brand manager at Yorkshire Tea said: “When Nathan got in touch to let us know that he had changed his middle name we were beyond flattered by his overwhelming love for a proper brew.
“We can’t wait to welcome him up to our Harrogate HQ for a tea tasting and to meet the team.”