Tea is a staple in British culture, with Brits consuming some 100 million cups daily, as reported by the UK Tea and Infusions Association. With around 1,500 varieties to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Earl Grey, often savoured during afternoon tea, has an interesting history. It’s believed that a Chinese mandarin tea master first blended it as a gift for Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl of Grey and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834.
But did you know excessive consumption of this popular tea could lead to ‘intoxication?’.
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