Putting sugar in tea is banned at school

In Japan, black tea is the only tea that typically contains sugar, but it seems that adding sugar to tea has been banned in British schools in the interest of a healthy diet.

I believe that individuals are free to choose what they eat, but it seems difficult to judge whether it is a good idea to incorporate improved eating habits as part of education.

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School bans sugar in tea - Telegraph

Sixth-graders at Tonypandy Community College in South Wales protested for the right to add sugar to their tea. Emma-Jayne Morgan, 16, the student council president, said: 'We have the right to choose what we eat. We were shocked to be told we couldn't add sugar to our tea. If you were told the same thing in a coffee shop, you'd be offended, right?'

The school said it was following Welsh Assembly guidelines to promote healthy eating, and argued that other schools have banned Marmite and ketchup. Principal Stephen Parry also supports the move away from sugar and salt, saying the sugar ban is part of a five-year plan to improve student diets.

Student Council President Morgan disagreed, saying, 'Everything should be in moderation and balanced. Schools can educate students on healthier eating habits, but they can't force them to do so.'