A Brief History
Discover the ancient origins and fascinating history of tea!
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Tea Facts
97.5% of tea purchased in the UK comes in tea bags.
Tea Facts
The first book about tea was written by Lu Yu in 800 A.D
Tea Facts
Tea breaks are a tradition that have been with us for approximately 200 years.
Tea Facts
80% of office workers say they find out more about what's going on at work over a cup of tea than any other way. More recently, tea drinkers told us they catch up on social media, make phone calls and chat to colleagues during their tea break.
Tea Facts
Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay.
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