Whether you Earl Grey all the way, keep calm with a herbal or feel a little nice with fruit and spice, tea goes beyond the humble cup in these tea-riffic dishes.

“You need a liver transplant. This has to happen fast as you only have less than a week to live.” Jim received this shocking news from his doctor three weeks after he and his wife noticed a slight change in his health. Jim McCants’ story ran on BBC news on October 2018.

A new study reveals how genetic differences explain whether you perceive alcohol, coffee or tea to taste bitter.

One of the UK’s biggest tea brands is launching a plastic-free tea bag, instead switching to a new material made from bananas.

Stat reports claim that 45% of adults in South Africa suffer from hypertension.  Dr Tracy Nelwamondo, a medical practitioner, grew tired of endlessly treating her patients for lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol levels and obesity.

During a long day of wandering the forest, in search of edible grains and herbs, divine farmer Shennong – the mythical Chinese inventor of agriculture – accidentally poisoned himself. 72 times no less!

The daily cup of tea has many positive associations. Winding down (thought to be due to the relaxing presence of amino acid L-theanine), or winding up (thanks to caffeine’s influence).

Turmeric has been an essential part of ayurveda for centuries, experts say including it in your health diet will help you lose weight and stay fit. Over the past few years, turmeric’s popularity has soared in the west too, with people looking for ways to incorporate it in their lattes and teas.

Green tea and black tea are common, but how about trying the blue tea? This variant not only gives you a good taste but provides plenty of health benefits too.

London bakery Cutter & Squidge has launched a magic-inspired afternoon tea program called Potions Class which takes place at their “secret School of Wizarding Alchemy.”