Decaf tea is a great addition to the tea caddy, especially at those times when you do not necessarily want a pick me up, but just a great tasting cup of tea. In fact, having tea often means the very opposite - taking a few minutes to relax, clear your mind and let the cares of the day flow away. A cup of decaffeinated tea can fit the bill very nicely.

It is often asked if tea can prevent cancer but the short answer to that question is unfortunately in the negative. However, many studies give weight to the belief that it certainly helps. Lung, prostate, breast, bladder and other cancers have all been the subject of intense research over the past fifty or so years. Compounds commonly found in tea have favorably influenced many if not all of them.