While many of you will be heading over to the polling booths today, May 21 is also the day to sit down and have a cup of tea.
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It is International Tea Day, which means you have all the more reason to take a moment and enjoy a cuppa however you like it.
The United Nations General Assembly made International Tea Day an official day to raise awareness for the need for the sustainable and ethical tea production.
The tea industry is a livelihood for many people across the globe, especially in poorer countries and remote areas.
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It helps reduce poverty and plays a role in the improvements of infrastructure.
The ethical and sustainable production of tea means the UN's Sustainable Development Goals of reducing poverty (goal one), world hunger (goal two), empowering women (goal five) and managing ecosystems (goal 15) can become a reality.
Tell us your favourite type of tea below so forget the democracy sausage, enjoy a cuppa instead!
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