Tea has never been so popular in Australia, with people switching from traditional Tetley and Lipton to speciality leaves and fruity brews. With the largest range from around the world and staff to inspire and educate, T2 is taking the tea world by storm, turning customers into devotees.

Two-thirds of tea-drinkers think that the hot beverage is a good alternative to alcohol when spending a night at home. Entrepreneur Alex Holland has now launched the UK's first specialist tea pub, aiming make the brew part of people’s nights out. But will it prove to be more than a fad?

From tea and scones to the Queen and her palace, Britishness is a huge selling point – particularly abroad. And following the success of TheGreat British Bake Off and the run-up to the royal birthday, a new generation of Brits are buying into the quaintest of national traditions – afternoon tea.

Japanese women are often described as having porcelain-like skin and native beauty rituals that incorporate tea are increasingly becoming favoured in the west. With green tea long having been touted as an upmarket skin care product, it was about time that it was offered on the high street