Fascinating facts
...about tea:
➤ After water, tea is the world's second-most popular drink.
➤ A cup of black tea has about half as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
➤ Earl Grey tea is named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who was British prime minister from 1830 to 1834. There are various stories about why his name is associated with this blend.
➤ In Bhutan, people drink "butter tea" - warm black tea with butter, a little cream and salt.
➤ Fruit tea isn't really "tea" because it isn't made with the leaves of the tea plant. This is why it's often called an "infusion".
➤ Fruit tea is naturally caffeine-free.
➤ You can make fruit tea with cold water - leave the tea in the fridge for four to eight hours. It makes a delicious summer drink.
Learn more about tea words on pages 56-57.