Tea is an ancient beverage steeped in history and romance and loved by many. In fact, so popular is tea
that it is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water. Although tea had a modest
beginning (it was discovered by accident), its popularity spread from its origins in China to Western
Europe and the Americas. Throughout history, tea has been believed by many to aid the liver, destroy the
typhoid germ, purify the body and preserve mental equilibrium. Over the past few decades, scientists
have taken a closer look at the potential health benefits of tea and have discovered that much of the
folklore about tea may actually be true