The Origin of Tea in the World

Five thousand years ago (mid-Neolithic),in an era of food shortages, common people suffered from hunger and chaos. A discoverer named Shennong, also one of the common people suffering from hunger, tried many plants to see if they were edible. Tasted a leaf that grew on a small tree, not only did it not cause discomfort but also refreshed the mind.In an era of self-contentment, not only did they get a harvest of food but also gained knowledge.

By chance, during Shennong's experimentation with hundreds of herbs, he felt unwell. He caught sight of a tender leaf of a green plant, the tender and smooth leaf surface deeply attracted his gaze.Encouraged him to try, his discomfort gradually disappeared.

According to records, this great man who discovered the juice of the leaves during an exploration of herbal medicine.Casually picked up a fallen leaf and put it in his mouth and chew, although the leaf was slightly bitter, its aroma was even more fragrant.

This was the first tea leaf in history, the leaves fascinated him one by one.He even put the leaves in boiling water in a cauldron and found that the greenish-yellow water, although slightly bitter to drink, was followed by a sweet and green fragrance (the astringency of the leaves).Drinking it in the hot summer gives a refreshing feeling.This was the legend of the first cup of tea leaf water in history.