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Published 16:30 29 Jun 2014 BST
Updated 07:36 18 Dec 2014 GMT
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Contains antioxidants
Due to the antioxidants (catechins) it contains, tea can be said to strengthen your immune system and prevent against different types of cancer including breast, ovarian and skin.
Reduces risk of heart problems
Drinking tea can help to keep your arteries clear hence reducing your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. It is also believed to keep your cholesterol levels in check.
Strengthens bones
As well as the addition of milk, which contains calcium, tea itself has vitamin D in it which gives you strong bones.
Gives you a nice smile
While putting sugar in your tea won’t give you a nice smile, tea itself contains fluoride and tannins which fight plaque and kill bacteria.
Good for your memory
Another useful antioxidant in tea is EGCg which apparently helps to protect the brain against nerve damage thus protecting against Alzheimer’s disease.‘I’m a 29-year-old woman and my income would shock my friends if it was made public’
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