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Fun Facts About Tea

• All true teas — black, green, white, and oolong — come from one plant. The differences in color, flavor and aroma are determined by post-harvest processing.
• Green tea is quickly heated (steamed or pan-fired) to stop oxidation, while black tea is fully oxidized to develop a darker, bolder profile.
• Herbal teas are not techinically teas since they don't come from the tea plant. They are infusions made from herbs, fruits, roots or flowers.
• Adding cow's milk to tea can help keep your teeth pearly-white by reducing staining and enamel-eroding acidity.
  
• Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water. Over 3 billion cups are consumed each day, with Russia, Japan, Iran and the U.K. leading the way.
• Tea has less caffeine than coffee. But unlike coffee's quick spike and crash, tea's combination of caffeine and amino acid gives a smoother, longer-lasting boost to your system.
• British afternoon tea became popular after the Duchess of Bedford began requesting tea and snacks in her room in 1840 to fill the long gap between lunch and late dinner.
• Time, not temperature, is the crucial factor in brewing a good cup of tea. Over-steeping will release excess tannis, making the tea taste bitter.