In a revelation that has left tea lovers and astrophysicists equally baffled, the British Museum announced yesterday that tea was actually invented in space. The discovery came after archaeologists stumbled upon an ancient spacecraft orbiting near the Moon, filled with what can only be described as the universe’s first teapot and an endless supply of cosmic Earl Grey leaves.

Dr. Penelope Brewster, lead curator of the museum’s new "Cosmic Cuppa" exhibit, explained, "We always knew tea had a mysterious origin, but to find evidence that it was first brewed by extraterrestrials sipping on zero-gravity infusions is utterly astounding. According to the inscriptions, the Tea-4-U aliens believed tea was the key to universal peace and proper biscuit dunking."

Witnesses at the press conference reported that British Museum Director Nigel Scone remarked, "We’ve always suspected that Britain’s obsession with tea was out of this world, but now we have proof! We’re even considering renaming the institution the British Space Museum – or at least the British Spacetarium."

In a fitting tribute, the museum plans to launch the world’s first zero-gravity tea party next month, encouraging visitors to don spacesuits and enjoy a cuppa while floating gently in the air. As Dr. Brewster summed up, "If this doesn’t brew up some excitement, nothing will. After all, tea is literally the final frontier!"