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Tea Facts
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water.
All types of tea come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis.
There are four main types of tea: black, green, oolong, and white.
Tea was discovered in China over 5,000 years ago.
In ancient China, tea was used for medicinal purposes.
The world's most expensive tea is Da Hong Pao, a rare Chinese tea that can sell for up to $1.2 million per kilogram.
Tea contains antioxidants, which are beneficial for health.
Tea can help to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.
The largest tea-producing country in the world is China.
The practice of adding milk to tea was popularized in 18th century England.
The first tea bags were invented in the United States in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan.
The world's largest tea-drinking nation is Turkey.
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest against British taxes on tea in 1773 that played a role in the American Revolution.
In Japan, there is a traditional tea ceremony called Chanoyu.
The world's oldest tea company, Twinings, was founded in London in 1706.
In India, masala chai is a popular tea beverage made with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.