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A sunlit glass mug of tea with a tea bag steeping in it - Guido Mieth/Getty Images Have you ever wondered why you automatically reach for a new tea bag if you want a second cup? Maybe you watched ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A tax on tea once sparked rebellion. This time, it’s just causing headaches. Importers of the prized leaves have watched costs climb, orders stall and margins shrink under the weight ...

As the most consumed beverage on Earth next to water, tea is found in 80% of American households, according to the Tea Association of the U.S.A. And we’re still far behind other countries that drink ...