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http://www.tea.co.uk/nutrition Tea is a naturally refreshing drink and taken on its own it has no calories, so it's the perfect drink to keep you feeling good. When taken with milk, as is the preference of 98% of the population, four cups of tea a day can provide you with significant amounts of the following nutrients: approximately 17% of the recommended intake for calcium 5% for zinc 22% for Vitamin B2 5% for folic acid 5% for Vitamins B1 and B6 A cup of tea also contains manganese, which is essential for general physical development, and potassium which helps to maintain your body's fluid balance. For more facts on the vitamins and minerals found in tea, please download our fact sheets below: Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of at least 100 different species worldwide and is part of a group of compounds known as methylxanthines. Author: Proffesor James Heartfield Posted: 11th May 2009 To re...

http://www.tea.co.uk/teas-from-china Known as the birthplace of tea, for hundreds of years China produced the only teas known to the western world. Although consuming much of her own production, China still accounts for over 18% of world exports.  China has 1,431,300 hectares planted with tea. As well as black teas, China produces five other principal types for which the country is famous: Green, Oolong, White, Flavoured and Compressed teas.  With some exceptions - such as Lapsang Souchong, Gunpowder and Keemun - most teas from China are not easily found in the general marketplace. Perhaps the most famous china tea, the best coming from the hills in north Fujian. It is a unique large leaf tea distinguished by its smoky aroma and flavour.  The tarry taste is acquired through drying over pine wood fires. The legend about the origin of Lapsang Souchong is that the smoking process was discovered by accident.  An army is said to have camped i...

http://www.tea.co.uk/news-article/ice-ice-baby When the weather gets so hot even boiling the kettle makes you break out in a sweat, you could be forgiven for thinking that a cold glass of juice is a better bet than a cup of tea. Just... But there's no reason why you should stop supping the world's favourite brew just because the mercury is rising. While hot tea can help you cool down just as much as a cold drink, a glass of iced tea can be a refreshing alternative to the classic cuppa during Summer. By Alex Fullerton. With all the health benefits of normal tea (including the high levels of antioxidants tea contains) iced tea also offers drinkers plenty of room for flavour experimentation. You can customize your drink with any number of additions although lemon, lime and mint are the most popular (and tasty) add-ons. There are a multitude of bottled and ready prepared iced teas on the market if you're short of time but to ensure you get the freshest, healthiest and ...