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Why tea matters...
A wealth of scientific research suggests black tea has many health and well-being benefits, which most of us are completely unaware of.
Tea, the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, is thought by many to help maintain health as part of a balanced diet and a healthy, active lifestyle.
The UK drinks 100 million cups of tea a day, with about 70% of the population drinking tea regularly.
Articles and research (5)
| Title | Date | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A THIRD OF BRITS TURN TO TEA TO EASE STRESS, SAYS NEW RESEARCH | 11th Aug '25 | Hydration | Turning a cuppa into an occasion this Afternoon Tea Week could also support a healthy heart, blood pressure and hydration too | View |
| Tea for Sport and Fitness: A Scoping Review | 1st Sep '21 | Hydration | New research review shines a light on the fascinating health and fitness benefits of tea, particularly the part it plays in sports performance and fitness. More research is needed. | View |
| A randomised cross-over trial to evaluate the impact of tea on measures of hydration | 18th Jun '16 | Hydration | There is a view in the popular press that caffeinated drinks, such as tea, have an adverse effect on hydration. | View |
| Tea: hydration and other health benefits | 3rd May '16 | Hydration | Research review | View |
| Black tea is not significantly different from water in the maintenance of normal hydration in human | 20th Jan '11 | Hydration | Research paper | View |
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