Yorkshire is the UK capital of tea

Yorkshire has been named as the UK's tea capital.

People from the White Rose County drink up to five cups a day according to a poll of 2,000 people.

And since it's National Tea Day, Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Tea Advisory Panel, gives us the lowdown on why you should drink it.

  • Tea can help you think

A perfect excuse to get away from your desk to make one! Studies suggest drinking tea is related to better cognitive function, because polyphenols help blood flow to your brain.

  • Tea can keep the dentist away

Tea can keep your teeth healthy Credit: PA

A natural source of fluoride, tea provides a massive 70% of it in UK diets. Wowzers.

  • Tea is as good for your skin as water

It's common knowledge, but good hydration helps keep your skin healthy. But did you know that tea can be just as good for it as water?

Water, which is in tea, is good for your skin Credit: PA

  • Black tea can help your heart

Drinking a lot of black tea every day might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving blood vessel function, according to a Dutch study.

Dr Tim Bond, from TAP said:

Black tea has its health benefits Credit: PA

  • Tea can help your gut

Polyphenols from tea are thought to have a beneficial effect on "good gut bacteria".

  • Tea can be good for your blood

A 2013 Australian study found black tea could help stabilise blood pressure. Other research says tea could have an effect on blood sugar and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes.

  • Tea keeps your bones strong

Well, the milk in tea does. Four cups of tea with milk provide 21% of your daily calcium requirement.

Milk in tea is good for your bones Credit: PA