Like her mother, actress Felicity Huffman’s favorite pastime is reading in bed while drinking tea. The television star likes tea in bed with family sagas, a zippy mystery, a monk’s meditations, and a child-rearing playbook, according to O, The Oprah Magazine.

People think my life must be much different since Desperate Housewives went on the air. Actually, it’s very much the same: I still drive to work, go to the farmers’ market, and hang out at home. And I still have to read before I go to sleep. The truth is, my only hobby is reading in bed with tea. I come by it naturally reading in bed is one of my mother’s favorite pastimes, too, says Huffman.

In fact, her tea tradition would comprise an idyllic day for the actress. It’s such a sanctuary and a resource for me, according to an article on her official website. And what tea would Huffman be drinking? Herbal. It’s Felicity’s favorite.

As seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz’s Anti- Aging Checklist features tea, both green tea and white tea, as part of a regiment for looking younger and living longer.   As Mellow Monk points out, Dr. Oz recommends drinking four cups of green tea and/or white tea per day.   In order to combat the aging process, in addition to drinking tea, you need to stock your kitchen with anti-oxidant rich items.  Dr. Oz’s favorites include blueberries, sweet potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes.  The checklist outlines other “musts” like benchmarks for sleeping, vitamins, exercise and more.

Looking younger and living longer is certainly appealing…no ruby slippers required.