Ireland's most asked question: Barrys or Lyons?

The health properties of tea have long been advertised.

Ireland's most asked question: Barrys or Lyons?

The health properties of tea have long been advertised.

“It maketh the body active and lusty” a 1660 promotion suggested. However, before you dunk your teabag into a mug of steaming water, spare a thought for the environment. Some of them have polypropylene to help to seal them and it doesn’t decompose.

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