After water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. Its popularity has

Survived thousands of years and has played an important role in many cultures. It is

enjoyed both hot and cold, as a refreshing drink, as part ofa ceremony, or as a tonic

for improved health. The drink of Asia for hundreds of years, tea is believed to have

been brought to Europe by the Dutch. Today, from remote Ladakh in India to

Buckinghanm Palace in London, tea is synonymous with cheer. It is rightly said that

there will be no agreement on a perfect cup of tea. Though for tea drinkers the brew

is addictive, the preferred method of preparation and taste differ from person to

person and region to region. From traditional black teas, to the newer, and

extraordinarily healthy white teas, and recognisable flavoured teas such as Earl Grey,

to exotic blends such as Rooibos Love, there is a flavour and a blend for everyone.

Today many varieties of tea and tea brands are available in the market. An innovation

is the tea-bag that is easy, quick and less messy than traditional ways of brewing tea.

Green tea is popular in China and the Far East. In Japan, the tea ceremony is a

traditional way of greeting guests and is a social occasion. Unlike the tea we are

familiar with, green tea is not drunk with sugar or milk. It is an olive-coloured liquid

served in porcelain cups. In Morocco, green tea is infused with freshly plucked

mint. Some scientists believe tea prevents tooth decay because it is a rich source of

fluoride. Tea is also a folk remedy for stomach upsets, flu and diarrhoea. Tea is also

said to have antioxidants that fight cancer and also has antiageing properties 'that

fight the free radicals in our bodies. Research suggests that drinking tea reduces

risk of heart discase and cancer and lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. A welcome

thought for inveterate tea drinkers. Tea is the new apple-a-day to keep the doctor away

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