Tea bricks were highly valued in many parts of Asia, and even took the form of currency from the  9^th to 20^th century in China, Mongolia, Siberia, Tibet, Turkmenistan and Russia.. This edible currency could be used as money, or be broken into pieces, pulverized, and whisked into a beverage. The tea was also mixed with flour and butter for eating.

With the onset of cold weather comes the dreaded cold and flu season. Aside from the flu vaccine, people often wonder what they can do from getting sick this year. Besides having a full night’s rest, clean hands, and a proper diet, drinking tea can help fight back the flu.

Drinking tea reduces mercury in fish.

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Find out how green tea can reduce cholesterol..