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5 TOP TEAS

Herbal teas offer more than hydration. These beneficial brews have healing properties which some find easier to swallow than supplements. Tea time is a relaxing ritual intrinsic to many cultures. Kettles are whistling around the world right now so tea lovers can wet their whistle. Frothing chai in India, refreshing mint in Morocco, rusty rooibos in Africa, green tea in China and Earl Grey in Buckingham Palace are some tasty teas being poured.

According to tea master Lu Yu, “Tea tempers the spirit, harmonises the mind, dispels lassitude, relieves fatigue, awakens the thought and prevents drowsiness.” There are plentiful teas to match your many moods. Get

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