Next to water, tea is the second most popular beverage, as more people begin to understand the role of antioxidants and the role they play in the prevention of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, weight loss, and heart disease, tea has increased in popularity. Why not? The elixir of the Camellia Sinensis leaf (where tea comes from) is 100% natural, fat-free, and calorie free.
Tea also TASTES BETTER than it did in the past. As more and more people discover the health benefits of tea, more time has been dedicated to creating ingenious flavor combinations. Teas emerged mixed with various fruits and spices. The birth of blended teas also increased the teas health benefits because the tea also yielded the healthy attributes of the fruit or spice included in the tea.