A Drink for Work, Play or Relaxation

We can thank East India Tea Company for introducing

tea to Britain in the 17th century. Tea has become a

favorite drink of many countries and still remains a

favorite of Britain. It is said in recent reports that an

incredible 165 million cups of tea are drank daily in

Britain! Without a doubt, tea drinking is routed deep in

British history and culture.

Ice tea is an all time summertime favorite drink. Tea

can be mixed with Amaretto almond liqueur for a

refreshing drink or perhaps you prefer a punch called

Artillery Punch recipe with added rye whiskey, red

wine, Jamaican dark rum, brandy and Benedictine

herbal liqueur, orange juice and lemon. Many people

like hot tea with peppermint, lemons, blueberry,

raspberry or plain cup of tea.

Green tea is a popular drink used for losing weight. It

has also been reported people who drank green tea

lowered their chances of heart disease. Researchers

believe green tea increases the metabolism. In a study

it was found green tea extract also helped to lower LDL

"bad" cholesterol. Before going on any new diet be

sure to consult your professional medical practitioner.

Green tea is said to have antioxidants aiding in slowing

down of degenerative diseases. Green tea extract is

noted for helping to prevent cancer, helps your heart,

it contains fluoride and other minerals aiding in fighting

cavities.

Anna, Duchess of Bedford is credited for starting

women to drink tea in the afternoons in the 19th

century. Anna introduced what has widely become

known as afternoon tea. Looking back at this era,

people generally only ate two meals a day. It was down

to a regular feeling of fatigue that one day Anna

requested sandwiches, cakes and tea in the mid-

afternoon; a trend that soon caught on.

Afternoon tea traditionally begins with something

savory, such as sandwiches, followed by scones

accompanied with jam and cream, and then a selection

of cakes. These delectable are spread over luxurious

three tier stands and supped down with lavish cups of

exquisite teas. This tradition has proved as resilient as

the beverage itself, with its longevity not purely down

to the food.

UK has over 1500 different teas available to purchase,

each with their own unique style, taste and color. Some

of the most popular flavors are Earl Grey, Assam Black,

Darjeeling and Chamomile. Tea is usually taken with

milk and sweetened with sugar if desired.

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