The Chinese and Japanese are renowned for their detailed tea ceremonies, in which the act of making and serving a cup of tea is elevated to an art form celebrating grace and perfection. The British are recognized for few things as universally as their afternoon tea. Prior to the introduction of tea in England, the Brits had only two meals, breakfast and dinner. In the United States, more than 90 percent of the tea consumed is black. Popular black teas include Darjeeling, English Breakfast and Earl Grey.
Green teas have a more delicate taste and lighter color, while oolong is a cross between the two.
Also popular today are flavored and herbal teas. Java Jive More than half of all American adults are daily coffee drinkers, with the average Joe consuming more than three cups o' joe each day. That's not to say folks are drinking plain old coffee, though. Latte, cappuccino, mocha, Americano and other coffee-based beverages are offered in the more than 5,000 coffee shops across the United States. Even those who don't appreciate the flavor of teas and coffees often are big fans of something a little sweeter.