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The sip that civilizes
By DEIRDRE KELLY, The Globe and Mail

The English habit of lingering over tea in the afternoon is gathering steam here in the land of quick coffee breaks. The Globe's DEIRDRE KELLY takes time out from her hectic schedule to enjoy a soothing pot with all the trimmings FULL STORY

George Orwell's cup of tea

In January, 1946, London's Evening Standard ran a column by George Orwell laying out his 11 points for making the perfect cup of tea. Perhaps the most controversial of these is number 10. FULL STORY

Perfect scones

Because what's served at the afternoon tea is almost as important as who's at the afternoon tea. FULL STORY

A healthy cuppa

Researchers at the second International Symposium on Tea and Human Health concluded that black and green tea have health benefits and may play a role in reducing the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. FULL STORY

Facts about the cup

Who would have known that Canadians drink more than 7 billion cups of tea each year, or the way to brew the perfect pot of tea according to the British Tea Council. FULL STORY

History of Tea

Legend has it the brew began when a tea leaf accidentally fell into the bowl of hot water. Hundreds of years later, rebellious Americans were dumping tea leaves into the Boston Harbour to protest against British rule. FULL STORY

Have your say - Responses

How do you think tea is best served? What do you think: should the milk should go in first or last? See what other readers think. READ THE RESPONSES