Posted by Adam

Friday September 14, 2012

LADY GaGa is a tea snob, and will only drink a certain brand when she is traveling.

The Born This Way hitmaker insists on drinking only British tea label PG Tips while backstage at concerts and TV shows around the globe.

The American star developed a liking for the beverage while touring the United Kingdom in 2009, according to her best friend.

(PHOTO: Lady GaGa shaves her hair)

Now GaGa — whose real name is Stefani Germanotta — makes sure she has the drink available on her event food and drink requests list.

Heavy rock DJ Lady Starlight, 36, who is on the pop sensation’s current music tour, confirmed that it is a requirement for the act – who famously carries a teacup around with her.

“PG Tips are always on the rider. It’s the best black tea and she makes sure it’s on the list, wherever we play,” she said.

A PG Tips spokeswoman said, “We are delighted Lady Gaga has such impeccable taste.”

An insider revealed that all alcohol at her Aviva show this weekend has been banned from dressing rooms and she requested a selection of dishes including roast chicken and vegetarian hotdogs.

Recent reports claimed GaGa has cut down on her booze intake.

“GaGa had an intimate chat with fans backstage on the Born This Way Ball tour in Amsterdam,” a source said.

“She told them, ‘I’ve toned down my drinking because I’m not depressed like before. Now I only have one glass of wine every now and then.”

GaGa recently went on a new diet when she reached the European leg of her world tour, in the hope she would drop 10lb in just four weeks.

“GaGa has decided to go on a major body blitz and cut out all gluten and wheat from her diet, which is very hard to do,” a source said.

“She has given her people strict instruction to advise staff at venues and restaurants about her new diet because she is taking it very seriously.

“Her aim is to drop 10lb in a month.”

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