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During WWII, Winston Churchill ordered unlimited tea for sailors as it was a key factor in boosting morale. Tea is high in antioxidants and the second most consumed beverage worldwide, with ideal steeping times differing.
During the darkest days of World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said he had “nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat”. He didn’t mention what one historian has called his secret weapon: tea. It might sound like a cinematic cliché, but the truth is that the British really do love tea. Churchill realized this: he reportedly ordered all sailors to have an unlimited amount. As losses mounted and morale fell, Britain decided to buy all the tea the world had to offer, except Japan’s share, of course. Germany was also aware of the importance of tea to life in Britain. During the ongoing bombing raid on London in 1941, German pilots targeted Mincing Lane, known as the ‘Tea Street’. Indeed, some might argue that tea was a key factor in eventual victory, as its steaming presence offered security and a sense of peace and normality in such troubled times, lifting the spirits of the troops and rallying the soldiers.
The truth about tea:
Unlike coffee and soda, tea contains a high level of antioxidants, which helps drinkers absorb caffeine more slowly, thus preventing a “caffeine crash.”
Not all tea is created equal and ideal steeping times differ; for example, black tea takes three to five minutes to brew perfectly.
Worldwide, tea is the second most consumed beverage, behind only water.
