Celebrities who love their tea

Les célébrités qui aiment leur thé
Like the rest of us, celebrities also enjoy a cup of tea, whether to relax, take a break, or simply because they love it. Here are a few celebrities who love their cup of tea as much as we do.

The actors of James Bond

James Bond may enjoy his martini—shaken, not stirred—but he also reportedly prefers Yin Hao, a jasmine tea. And let's not forget the three actors Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, who also follow the British tradition of afternoon tea.

A talk show host

Oprah Winfrey's favorite is Indian chai for its calming effect and rich taste and flavor. She even partnered in the development of a special chai blend!

A sitcom actress

Tia Mowry, one half of the 90s twin sister duo Sister Sister, not only loves to drink her tea, but has attributed her glowing skin to melting a green tea ice cube on her face every day.

An author with a vivid imagination

C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, probably wrote his famous series while sipping a cup of tea. He clearly showed his appreciation for the beverage when he said, "You can never get a cup of tea big enough [...] to suit me."

A Beatle

John Lennon enjoyed tea so much that, according to his wife Yoko Ono, he always insisted on putting the tea bag in first, followed by hot water, and immediately noticed if she didn't follow that order - until he learned he'd been doing it wrong all those years.

Even rock stars

Quoting Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger: "I have some bad habits, I have tea at three o'clock." Ozzy Osbourne also describes tea as a magic potion and he never goes on stage without having a cup.

An extravagant artist

Lady Gaga is probably one of the biggest tea fans and never fails to show it. She loves her hot beverage so much that she always drinks from her own porcelain teacup wherever she goes. Lady Gaga also has a song called "Tea," of which she tweeted the following lyrics: "It's been a long time since I've had a sip and I've got this feeling, I need a green detox."

A fictional character

If you watch The Mentalist, you've surely noticed that there isn't a single episode where Patrick Jane, the psychiatric consultant turned police officer, isn't seen drinking or making a cup of tea. Even Simon Baker, the actor behind the character, describes his joys in life as being with his children, laughing, dancing with his wife, and enjoying a good cup of tea.

An actress who played a queen

Oscar-winning Helen Mirren never parts with her tea bags. She takes them everywhere with her, even to Los Angeles.

A queen

Unsurprisingly, Queen Elizabeth II of England begins her day every morning with a tray of tea at 7:30 a.m. She never misses her afternoon tea with biscuits at 5:00 p.m. The favorite drink at Buckingham Palace is Earl Grey.