1. The health benefits of tea have been recognized for centuries. In the 1600s, Cornelius Bontekoe, a Dutch physician, touted tea as the remedy for numerous ailments. His advocacy for this warming brew may have unintentionally sparked a health revolution in England. As tea drinking surged in popularity, mortality rates declined between 7%-25%. The key … Continue reading A Sip Through Time: 7 Captivating Facts About Tea