Things that go through my mind when I can't sleep. The other night one of my thoughts were...when did they start drinking tea in Britain? I remember studying about the spice trades and the journeys from the Asian continent and I remembered it was 1650's when it arrived in England.
When I looked it up I found that it is suggested that tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water. It's a simple preparation of pouring water over cured leaves of the Camellia Sinesis plant, and was first recorded in the 3rd Century AD
But then I thought I only drink de-caff these days, so what about that tea? I lie there awake.. then I want a cuppa, when it gets to about 6 to 7- ish, I whisper to Dh to check if he's awake, 'Do you want a cuppa?' And the love he is, he gets up and makes the tea. That first morning cuppa is like nectar! Each time I was in hospital having surgery on my arm, he used to bring me a de-caff from the Costa shop.
When you really think about it, tea is like a medicine.
Feeling cold, cup of tea.
Feeling hot, cup of tea,
Feeling Sad, cup of tea.
Bad news, cup of tea.
Celebration, cup of tea.
Visitors, cup of tea.
Feeling weary, cup of tea.
Its suggested that tea boosts the immune system
Fights inflammation,
Supports heart health,
Prevents certain cancers,
Provides antioxidants.
Wow! I knew there was a reason to be drinking tea all day!!
Do you?
Chrisxx
