"Tea drives away the droops"

“Tea drives away the droops” — a slogan that says everything about the pre-war British spirit.

This cheerful vintage poster, remastered in the Elliott Best Studio, is a wonderful example of early 20th-century advertising at its most charming: bold typography, a playful teapot mascot, and the kind of bright, optimistic colour palette that made even the greyest morning feel manageable. More than a commercial message, it’s a small window into a world where a good cup of tea was genuinely considered a remedy for whatever ailed you.