Tea has been drunk in China for over 5,000 years and there are long held beliefs that it is good for health and general well being. During their history the Chinese have used it in medicines, ointments, tonics and a host of other ways to improve health. There are records to show when tea first came across to Europe it was sold in apothocaries as it was belived to a powerful herb which could cure many ailments.

Scientific research is now revealing that many of these beliefs may well have some foundation and we will update this page from time to time with information on the research.