Starbucks has invaded England, uprooting the country famous for its afternoon tea. London already has some 200 Starbucks outlets, surpassing New York City, which has 190. All told, there are 466 Starbucks in the United Kingdom, as well as many fast-growing local chains with such names as Caffe Nero and Coffee Republic. Meanwhile, U.K. tea sales have declined 12 percent in the past five years, according to market-research firm Mintel.
