NEW WORLD RECORD: Largest Teabag in the World

A tea company based in Portsmouth has broken the record for making the world's largest tea-bag, a record previously held by G4's "Attack of the Show!" in Los Angeles, California, USA.The British company All About Tea, a manufacturing wholesaler and distributor of speciality teas, has claimed the record for all Britain

Andrew Gadsden, founder of All About Tea, said: "Tea is typically British and I'm so proud and pleased that we've not only smashed the record, but we've brought it home where it belongs.

The impressive tea bag - 2.4m x 2.4m in size and weighing 120kg - was unveiled on HMS Warrior in Portsmouth Harbour. The bag could technically make a staggering 50,800 cups of tea.

Portsmouth is believed to be where tea first came into England. It was brought in by Catherine of Braganza, the wife of King Charles II.