It revives, refreshes and stimulates. It's also soothing and its antioxidant properties help cleanse your body and fight disease.

With so many claims for its health giving properties, and so many types to be enjoyed, it's small wonder tea is taken in such a wide variety of ways around the world.

Ingredients

2 cups of water

4 tablespoons tea leaves

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

2 teaspoons of butter

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Preparation

Bring water and tea to the boil in a pot. Stand for three to four minutes or until the infusion becomes dark. Add remaining ingredients. Heat through and strain into cups.