Tea
Tea is a popularly drunken beverage in the world. Tea is the world's most consumed beverage. It is a very simple beverage and it's tasty.
Tea has many origins around the world. I'll list it out:
Origins :China
According to the Chinese legend. The emperor shen Nung discovered tea approximately 3000 years ago. The emperor set up camp with entourage in the shade of a tree. The emperor started fire and boiled water the vapour from the water dried the leaves of the tree above. Suddenly the dried leaves of the tree fell into the water and turned golden. The emperor was delighted by the he scent and it's delicious taste. That was the origin of tea.
Origins : India
The legend refers to this story which happened at 500 after Christ. The bodhidharma took an vow to meditate for 7 years and not to fall asleep. After meditating for 5 years he cannot resist the need to sleep. Fear of breaking his vow he grasped the branches of the tree he was sitting below and ate few leaves. The leaves have him an refreshing and gave him an energizing effect, banished tiredness therefore completing his vow.
Few facts about Tea
- The most popular drink of the world is tea.
- There are many types and varieties of tea.
- Tea is first drunk as an medicine.
- Tea helps to fight cavity.
- Tea regulates cholesterol levels.
So do you feel like having tea?
Mine's favorite tea is ginger tea with brings serenity to me.
What will your favorite tea be and why is that tea is favorite to you? Leave that in comments.
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