The health benefits of tea – and when to drink it

Plus: Laura Ashley’s return is depressing

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View in browser  |  Unsubscribe Tuesday April 30 2024   Lifestyle       The act of drinking tea is so beloved in Britain it verges on national sport. In fact, a third of us drink four, even five cups per day – you might be having a cuppa reading this right now. And there’s good news: there are myriad health benefits to drinking it. From its cancer-fighting properties to its heart and gut health benefits, Susanna Galton spills the tea on the nation’s favourite beverage here. Elsewhere, Fashion Director Bethan Holt has some tea to spill of her own: the return of Laura Ashley via Next is bleak. Find out what she has to say about its ‘‘flimsy skirts made from viscose and unremarkable sundresses’’, and why the 47-piece collection is a shadow of Laura Ashley’s former homespun, British-bohemian self. Have a lovely Tuesday afternoon, Laura, Lifestyle team     The health benefits of tea – and when to drink it The nation’s favourite hot beverage can improve heart and gut health – and even has cancer-fighting properties drink up     One whole year. Just £39. Stay expertly informed and advised as the future unfolds. Unlock unlimited access to telegraph.co.uk with a Digital Subscription, plus the latest news updates and the daily digital newspaper in our app. subscribe now     Christy Turlington returns to the catwalk for a Ralph Lauren show full of his greatest hits The New York label is on a roll: with revenues up to $6.4 billion, 85-year-old Lauren proves his brand is as relevant as it was in the 1970s Lisa's review     My PMS was so bad I wanted to die Eric Clapton’s daughter Ruth diagnosed herself with PMDD – a form of premenstrual syndrome. She opens up about her hormonal rollercoaster her story     The return of Laura Ashley is depressing – these are the labels to try instead There is little newness in the brand’s uninspiring re-hash, and it’s lacking the sense of authenticity that was once at its core here's why     Why urban Alicante is Spain’s most underrated city break With a gourmet food scene and plenty of culture, this once-tired city is now thriving take me there     Join The Telegraph on WhatsApp Get a selection of our news, analysis and comment, delivered daily. join now         Would someone you know enjoy this newsletter? Click the button below to invite a friend to sign up to The Telegraph Lifestyle Newsletter send invitation     Other newsletters you may like... The Live to 100 Exercise Plan A four-week newsletter series to help you live longer through exercise. Sign up Travel Destination guides, advice and latest news. Sign up Cookbook A feast of ideas from our recipe site. Sign up     Get in touch Are you enjoying the Telegraph Lifestyle Newsletter? Please email us your thoughts and feedback at lifestylenewsletter@telegraph.co.uk. If you require technical support for Telegraph newsletters, please contact newslettersupport@telegraph.co.uk or visit our newsletters help page. For assistance with your subscription, please visit our help page. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here.   We have sent you this email because you have either asked us to or because we think it will interest you.   Update your preferences   For any other questions, please visit our help page here.   Any offers included in this email come with their own Terms and Conditions, which you can see by clicking on the offer link. We may withdraw offers without notice.   Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.