Next to water, we consume more tea than any other drink in the world. And despite the popularity of Starbucks, coffee doesn't even come close.

In the U.K., people drink a staggering 165 million cups of tea every day. Coffee manages just 70 million cups.

Tea Council spokesman Bill Gorman says: "Over the past 30 years, tea lost ground to cold drinks like water and juices, but now it's enjoying a renaissance.

"Tea used to be seen as a comfort, something you did automatically, but now we are all trying to create a better balance in our diet, tea is enjoying a revival."

And no wonder -- it's low in caffeine, virtually calorie-free when black and is now being recognized for its therapeutic qualities.

"It's a good source of antioxidants," adds Bill, "and studies show that if you regularly drink tea it can lower cholesterol, keep your heart healthy, and inhibit the growth of certain cancers."

So put the kettle on and continue reading ...

Son of Mitt Romney campaigning for dad in Panhandle

He could have passed for a hometown boy except that he ordered herbal tea. And if it had been him running for president instead of his dad, he might have left with a favorable bloc.

Josh Romney, one of the five sons of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, stopped in Marianna Thursday for a visit to a small cafe. For about an hour he visited with diners and never lost his seemingly genuine smile.

Josh, 32, married and the father of three, was taking a turn on the Mitt Mobile, as are two other Romney sons, Tagg, who is a full-time campaign adviser, and Criag, the youngest.

Romney also tours on the Mitt Mobile but this week was in South Florida and in Tallahassee visiting with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist.

Two Romney for President workers were traveling with Josh ? Jessica Walter and Mandy Fletcher, the campaign director for Florida.