Water is the most widely consumed beverage in the whole world. But do you know, next comes the tea? Due to its variety of tastes and numerous health benefits, it is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. There are more than 20,000 types of tea being prepared around the world. There is a long list of varieties – bubble tea, green tea, sweet tea, ice tea, herbal tea, and many more. Some interesting facts about tea

Da Hong Pao – It is one of the priciest teas on the planet. It is considered to be 8 crores/kilogram. This tea is specially prepared. This tea is generally cultivated in the Wuyi Mountains of the Chinese Fujian area. It is so expensive because leaves are harvested from plants that are grown in the mountains for more than 300 years. Do you know which is the most popular tea brand around the world? Lipton tea is the best selling brand in the world. Lipton tea is being consumed in more than 100 countries. You will be surprised to know that Americans first tasted tea in 1904. A man had presented the sample of tea grown on his farm at the world fair in St. Lui for the first time. Later this same person made ice tea by using ice into this. Did you know, Tibetan people use butter in tea? People do so to increase the amount of energy and calories. It is not commonly used in day-to-day life, it is prepared only on special occasions.

Tasseography – It is the art of reading tea leaves or also called tea reading. Tea leaf reading is often associated with Romany folk tradition.

One of the specialties of tea leaves is that it drives away mosquitoes. Teabags can also be used to get rid of insects.  Tea leaves are also used to reduce the irritation caused by sunburn. Tannin present in tea leaves is extremely useful in reducing irritation. Tea contains catechins which are antioxidants. It reduces the risk of heart disease for people having stroke and diabetes. Putting wet tea bags over your eyes for 20 minutes reduces swelling or the puffiness of your eyes. Tea can be used to remove bad smells from your skin. It won't make you smell good but it will help you not to smell terrible.