Why drinking tea might just help in a crisis
For centuries, tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it
to relax, reinvigorate and soothe, and it’s something we need now more than ever.
In the UK, where tea drinkers imbibe 100 million cups
every day, according to the UK’s Tea Advisory Panel,
the
beverage remains part of the national psyche despite a growing preference for lattes, espressos and flat whites. The sentiment that a restorative
cup of tea makes everything better still holds true.
With tea consumption growing around the world, the United Nations has designated May 21 “International Tea Day.”
International Tea Day 2021: Find out 10 interesting facts about tea
International Tea Day 2021: For those of us who cannot begin their day without the proverbial cuppa, every day is a tea day. The
International Tea Day is celebrated in the month of May because in Darjeeling and Nepal, known for some of the finest teas in the world, the first flush arrives in spring - between mid-March and May. This variety of tea is clear, light and extremely aromatic and of course commands the highest price in international markets. The second or summer flush arrives between June and mid-August. This is a darker tea and has a stronger flavour. The third or autumn flush arrives in October and November. This variety of tea is dark and quite strong.
Madhuri Dixit celebrates International Tea Day with stunning throwback pic
Madhuri Dixit celebrates International Tea Day with stunning throwback pic
Madhuri Dixit took to Instagram to mark International Tea Day with a beautiful throwback photo. The actress is currently a judge on Dance Deewane 3.
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Madhuri Dixit posted about International Tea Day.
May 21 is recognised as International Tea Day. We Indians have a special relationship with tea, isn’t it? It seems Madhuri Dixit is also fond of tea. The actress shared a throwback picture from her Maldives holiday where she is seen enjoying some tea on Instagram. She also asked her fans their preference between tea and coffee.
Your Weekend Planner May 21: Garam chai and a book from Camus
Your Weekend Planner May 21: Garam chai and a book from Camus
A hot cup and a warm book - two things to keep you company, and calm. Read on.
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Grab a book and brew a cup of tea for yourself. (Photo: Pixabay)
Dear Reader,
It s another Friday, and we re still cursing Corona for snatching the old-normal life away. However, moving on to making do with whatever we have. The week that just went by saw Cyclone Tauktae battering the western coast, with a lot of damage to Gujarat and Maharashtra. Even as people take stock of the devastation, there s another cyclone growing in the Bay of Bengal, we hear. East, stay safe. Staying safe these days also means staying home, so do that if you can do that. Get a cup of garam chai to celebrate International Tea Day today. You can follow our recipe or ruffle up a cup the best way you know. Tea is everyone s.
Raise A Cup To International Tea Day
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It’s International Tea Day (May 21), which is perfect as families can now get together and enjoy a cuppa. A new independent research study commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel has found that 6 in ten of us share the same tea drinking habits as our parents or children. This makes tea a truly intergenerational drink.
Tea drinking is packed health benefits – from cognitive and brain health to protection of heart and gut function.
Interesting facts for International Tea Day
Dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Tea Advisory Panel was on hand to tell us more.