Lady Gaga is at a centre of a bidding war as rival tea companies attempt to sign her as an ambassador, it's been reported.

The singer, who is often pictured holding a tea cup, is understood to have attracted the attention of several brands.

But it is the English tea maker Twinings that has emerged as a front-runner to secure her name.

"They want to launch a new tea with her face on it and discussions are taking place at the top level,” a source told The Sun.

Tasters are apparently working to create a new tea with an oriental flavour in a bid to attract a younger audience.

"Names like The Taste Of GaGa are being batted about,” the insider added.

Lady Gaga is currently on the latest US leg of her Monster Ball tour.

(by Jason Gregory)