Joanna, great article and I have been saying this for a long time. After all look at Mr. Greg Mortenson of Three Cups of Tea fame, he was dehydrated and near death when rescued from the mountain and one of the first things the rescuers did was to give him tea! He does claim to this day, that along with the warmth they provided him tea was his first "food" and brought him back to life.
Thank you for your contribution!
Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor