Take Time for Tea

(Family Features) - Tea has been around for almost 5,000 years and next to water* is the most widely consumed beverage in the world now.

A cup of hot tea is satisfying in so many ways; it's simple and quick to prepare, relaxing and contains antioxidants...all good reasons to enjoy a cup when it's time for a break.

With the advent of Copco's new line of Total Tea products, preparing and sipping tea at your desk (or anywhere else for that matter) has just become much more chic....no fuss, drip free and expertly brewed. These products feature modern and clean innovative designs. Some, like the Basket Infuser, resemble a graceful lily pad; all showcase a contemporary green color.

The unique basket infuser - which is a stainless steel steeping basket with a silicone lid in the shape of a lily pad - is simplicity in the truest form. The basket rests in a cup of hot water; the lily pad lid helps retain the heat while the tea is steeping. When the tea is ready, remove the basket and invert so the lily pad lid is down; it collects excess liquid and keeps your desk or table clean and dry.

When a cup is just not enough, choose the Soft Grip Tea Thermal which holds 14 ounces and features double wall construction to keep the tea hot. It includes a removable infuser so tea can be brewed in the container.