It Is Time For Tea, But Which One Should We Have?

It Is Time For Tea But Which One Should We Have?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tracey_England]Tracey England 

When thinking about British stereotypes, one thing that instantly comes to mind is tea; with a longstanding history of popularity on the isles, it's no wonder that on average the British public drinks around 60.2 billion brews a year, and that's a lot of teabags!

So why do we drink so much? Well we all know that there's nothing better than a cup of tea to wake you up in the morning; despite the myth though, tea contains about half the caffeine compared to an average size cup of coffee. Whether it's English breakfast, Earl Grey, or something a little more adventurous though, tea has always been a breakfast's best friend!

However tea is not only for breakfast; we've found over the years lot's of excuses to fit in quick tea breaks over the course of the day, You can't eat your 11 o'clock biscuit without a tea to dip it in, then you might as well have one at 3 o'clock to bring on the end of the day just that little bit faster. All the other times in between are just fillers for the day.

A lot of people can get hung up on their regular cup of tea; reaching for the same brand each time without even thinking about it. But there are so many different types of tea out there, waiting for you to grab hold and try. Next time you're in the supermarket, take a look at all the teas on offer, you might be pleasantly surprised with what you find; whether it's fruit teas or herbal infusions, there will always be something to get your taste buds tingling.

Luckily for all the tea devotees, there are lots of health benefits related to drinking tea; with high levels of fluoride, teeth can benefit from a daily washing; helping to remove bacteria and plaque for a healthier mouth. However this isn't the only reason to reach for the teabags; with naturally high levels of antioxidants in each cup, your tea can prevent your body from producing too many free radicals that can lead to harmful diseases.

Whatever type of tea you choose; there are plenty of added health benefits thrown in free of charge, as a natural remedy you couldn't ask for much more with cancer fighting properties, your cup of tea can pack a punch. So it's no wonder why tea is the country's favourite stress reliever; as it provides us with comfort, there are lots of health benefits that go alongside it, all in all the perfect comfort drink. [http://www.teapigs.co.uk/tea/all_tea/chai_tea.htm]Chai tea and [http://www.teapigs.co.uk/tea/all_tea/english_breakfast.htm]English breakfast tea are two of the types of tea that has led to the 60.2 billion brews that are drunk each year.

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