The legend of tea began about 4,700 years ago in China. Emperor Shen Nong was traveling to a distant area of China. While he was waiting for his water to boil, a leaf from a wild tea bush fell into it. The leaf turned the water brown, but the Emperor still drank it. It tasted good and the idea of drinking tea began.
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The Story of Tea
AcakDid you know that tea is one of the most popular drinks today? There are many kinds of tastes and colors. The drinking of tea plays different roles in cultures around the world. In some countries it has become an important social activity, while in...