UK Tea & Infusions Association

Cups of tea consumed in UK so far today.

Have you tried Rooibos? Varieties of Infusions

A Brief History

Discover the ancient origins and fascinating history of tea!

Rooibos (Red Bush)

The Nation That Connects Over A Cuppa: Tea Brings Brits Together

Tea firstly appeared in Europe thanks to Portuguese Jesuit Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560.

By the mid 18th c. tea replaced ale & gin as the drink of the masses to become Britain's most popular beverage.

The first book about tea was written by Lu Yu in 800 A.D

Tea breaks are a tradition that have been with us for approximately 200 years.

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