According to the United Kingdom Tea Council, an independent non-profit making body dedicated to promoting tea, 165 million cups of tea are drunk in the UK every day but few people realize that not only is tea an integral part of daily life, it's also good for you.

New research has shown health benefits from drinking four cups a day like fruit and vegetables, tea is a natural source of antioxidants which are known to be beneficial to heart health, and tea can also contribute towards your daily fluid intake.

There's nothing like a cup of tea to lift your spirits and help you through the long winter, and according to this research you can now enjoy four cuppas a day knowing you're also keeping on track to a healthier new you.