Jan 25
Chinese Tea
Talking about drinking in China, we can not miss the Chinese Tea. But do you know the legend of the Chinese Tea? Maybe not, it doesn’t matter. This article will help you know the Legent of tea:
The legend is that tea was discovered by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung around 2,737 B.C. The emperor drank a potient made of boiling water and tea leaves. All tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The Camellia sinensisplant is the source of all nonherbal teas.
Tea comes in black, green, oolong and rare white varieties, all produced from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a white-flowered evergreen. Any other type of herbal tea must be labeled with the name of the plant the product is made from.
Since 2,737 B.C. tea drinking has been regarded as an aid to good health and invigoration. Researchers are now studying tea for possible use in the prevention and treatment of a variety of cancers, cholesterol control, weight loss and for its ability to increase insulin activity.
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