Tea

A Leaf of Legend

In the long river of time, there is a leaf that carries the wisdom and charm of the ancient East. It has weathered the storms of thousands of years and remains verdant to this day – it is tea. Today, let us embark on a journey through time to explore the fascinating historical narrative behind tea.

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Shennong Tasting a Hundred Herbs

The Origin of Tea

The beginning of everything can be traced back to the legendary figure Shennong in ancient times. It is said that this great ancestor tasted countless herbs in his quest to find medicines that could heal and save lives, even suffering from poisoning more than seventy times. In one life-or-death struggle, Shennong accidentally chewed on a particular leaf, and it was this magical leaf that not only detoxified him but also gave him an unprecedented sense of freshness and vitality. From that moment on, tea embarked on its legendary journey in human history as a potent antidote.

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From Medicine to Beverage

The Evolution of Tea

Initially, tea was used as medicine. People would crush it and boil it with other herbs to treat various ailments. Over time, they discovered that even without medicinal use, tea had its own unique flavor. As a result, the methods of Drinking Tea diversified, evolving from simple boiling to grinding into powder and then brewing with water, eventually leading to the familiar method of Steeping tea leaves that we know today. The art of tea tasting gradually matured.

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The Publication of “The Classic of Tea”

The Foundation of Tea Culture

In the Tang Dynasty, a man named Lu Yu, known as the “Sage of Tea,” emerged. Not only was he a poet who loved tea arts, but he was also a proponent of tea culture. In 780 AD, Lu Yu completed the first systematic treatise on tea in China and the world – “The Classic of Tea.” In this book, he meticulously documented the types of tea, their production, brewing, and appreciation methods, laying a solid foundation for tea culture in subsequent generations.

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The Long Journey of Tea

Its Aroma Spreads Far and Wide

Since the Tang Dynasty, the influence of tea has continuously expanded, spreading along the Silk Road to the distant West. Tea has become not just a beverage but also a symbol of culture, connecting Eastern and Western exchanges and friendships. From Chinese teahouses to British afternoon tea, tea has crossed borders and integrated into the lives of people around the world with its unique charm.

Let us savor the sediment of history and the fusion of cultures in each cup of tea. Every drop of tea broth bears the imprint of time, and every whiff of tea fragrance tells the story of millennia. In our lives, tea is not just a quencher of thirst; it is also a comfort to the soul and a bridge of culture. Even amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, we can find a tranquil oasis to slowly savor the delicate fragrance and experience the tranquility and beauty that originated a thousand years ago.