One Direction may be one of the biggest boy bands at the moment but they are not living the rock star lifestyle backstage.
The lads have decided to shun alcohol on their tour and are favouring tea instead.
The boys have told organisers at their Manchester gigs that they want peppermint teabags backstage.
Organic tea company Higher Living stepped forward and have provided a box of specially-brewed 1D peppermint tea for the 'green room'.
A source told the Manchester Evening News: “The lads and their management team have specifically asked to keep their dressing room low-key before the shows and requested tea in there rather than booze.”
The lads love of tea is well known and they even take it abroad with them.
Band member Louis Tomlinson has even had a cup of tea tattooed on his arm.
A spokesman for Higher Living said: “Many professional singers drink tea before gigs to warm-up and repair vocal chords plus peppermint's menthol qualities also help clear the airways.
“The lads are so committed to their fans that they don't want anything to spoil the show and won't leave anything to chance.
“We hope the emergency tea kits will give them peace of mind to perform their best set yet.”
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