A Brief History
Discover the ancient origins and fascinating history of tea!
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Tea Facts
By the mid 18th c. tea replaced ale & gin as the drink of the masses to become Britain's most popular beverage.
Tea Facts
Tea was created more than 5000 years ago in China.
Tea Facts
97.5% of tea purchased in the UK comes in tea bags.
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.
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