Many people think that tea dehydrates, on the contrary...not only does it rehydrate as well as water, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers report the researchers. The key ingredient in tea (flavonoids) are antioxidants that promote health and prevent cell damage. They found evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can also cut the chances of having a heart attack. Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening.

Did you know that a cup of tea also contains fluoride, which is good for the teeth  but not advisable for brushing your teeth with! There was no evidence that tea consumption was harmful to health. However, research suggests that tea can impair the body's ability to absorb iron from food, meaning people at risk of anaemia should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.

With the United Kingdom being the worlds largest consumer of tea (approximately 160 million cups consumed each day!! - that´s an average of 2 cups per person) only thing is, is the Brits like their tea with milk and sugar which increases the fat and carbo content of the tea....