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Today is International Tea day! Every year, the world celebrates this joyful day with their own special rituals, especially in tea-producing countries. But most importantly, everyone grabs a cuppa. According to The Bridge, International Tea Day started in India and is celebrated on the 15^th of December in countries across Asia. However, globally, International Tea day is on May 21^st after receiving approval from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Here are five important benefits of drinking tea, according to the American Journal of Nutrition:

1) Protection against diabetes.

2) Risk reduction of having pancreatic cancer.

3) It reduces stress.

4) It reduces the incidence of ovarian cancer by 31%.

5) When you add lemon to tea, it protects you from skin cancer and the effects of ultraviolet rays.

And there you have it! Put the kettle on, and share the hot cuppa with your loved ones.

Read the Arabic translation here.