Tea was originally discovered in 2737BC in China by the second emporer, Shen Nung. Apparently he was drinking hot water and some tea leaves blew into it. It made a nice aroma and this, it is thought, was how the drinking of tea began.
Tea is thought to have many health benefits, such as reducing puffy eyes, the risk of heart attack, treat warts, can be good for oral health and helps sustain good health in general etc.
At the moment, there are four main types of tea around the world: White, Green, Oolong and Black. Nearly all tea leaves are grown in India, China, and Asia in general.
Tea is extremely important in Asia, and some countries such as China and Japan celebrate tea and have certain customs as to the way in which it must be prepared and drunk.
In conclusion, tea is a major world commodity. It can be a refreshing, cool drink on a hot summers day, a warming, comfort in the cold winter months or even just something to socialize over while catching up with friends.
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