Did you know that due to the high cost of tea in the 1700s, which went up to 119%, it was often smuggled into the country. Smugglers added dry leaves, bark and brick dust to swell their profits.

Also,tea breaks have been with us for around 200 years. Workers used to commence their days around 6am, so employers allowed a break in the morning for tea and food. Its a bit different now with cups of tea on a desk for most of the day.

Finally, Tea plants are actually trees that can grow up to 100 feet tall and live for over 50 years.However, they are trimmed to make them easier to maintain and harvest.