The history of tea is really quite fascinating. There are many myths that surround the creation of tea. One such popular myth is from a Chinese legend stating that tea was discovered in 2737 BC when Chinese emperor Chen Nung accidentally dropped the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Not wanting to throw the water out, he took a sip and tea was born.
One would think that tea would grow on vines in the ground. However, tea is actually grown from trees found in the hotter climates of the world.
From China, tea was brought to Japan who incorporated it into their special occasions and into their holiday meals. When it reached England in sixteen sixty-two, tea was fully introduced to the world. England adapted tea as their national beverage and it remained so for hundreds of years.
Although China is where tea got its origins from, countries such as India and Sri Lanka also have their own tea trees where they cultivate millions of pounds of tea leaves each year to be sold all over the world.
Tea is the second largest beverage to be consumed in the world today. It comes in many different flavors and can be served hot or iced. Tea can keep you awake...
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