Tea is probably one of the most extraordinary drinks in the world: delicious, it has accompanied moments of rest and sharing for centuries.
Known for thousands of years to Asian civilisations, it held a place of honour in their traditional medicine before becoming the everyday drink we know today, from China to Morocco.
What a cup of tea contains
The tea leaf naturally contains theine (the name given to the caffeine in tea), tannins, which give it its slight astringency, and polyphenols, which contribute to its colour and flavour.
A pleasure above all
Green, black or with mint, tea is enjoyed first and foremost for its taste and for the moment it offers: a break in the day, a glass shared with family, a mark of hospitality towards a guest.
