A Brief History
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Tea Facts
Tea firstly appeared in Europe thanks to Portuguese Jesuit Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560.
Tea Facts
Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay.
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.
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