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Health · 5 August 2026
Twinings' research shows 47% of 18 to 27-year-olds favour tea over alcohol for daunting occasions. Historically, sweet tea was considered a form of first aid, with 1950 army manuals suggesting it for wounded soldiers. A UCL study found tea helped reduce stress hormone cortisol by 47% after stressful tasks.
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