  
Basics On Tea Drinking
Believe it or not tea drinking goes back to almost 5000 years in
China and India. Indeed sometimes you’re thinking what is the second most consumed beverage in the world after
water? A typical coffee drinker might answer coffee, but in fact, those lattes and cappuccinos are not the ones who
rank first. If it is not the product of Starbucks, then what it is? Yes, this title goes to the humble tea. From
the ancient era to the modern times of today, tea has stood up in the charts and has been brewing its leaves for
centuries. It has been used for medicines, a morning ritual, or simply as a flavorful drink. It has even evolved
and become infused with different and new flavors because of its inexplicable popularity.
The tea started its journey when it was first brewed thousands of years ago. Its first existence
was even undetermined, but according to popular beliefs, this humble drink was first cultivated in the ancient
China and India. Chinese even developed different myths as to the origin of the tea. One of the most popular myths
is about the Shennon, mythical emperor of China. According to the legend, Shennon was drinking a hot cup of water
one day when a breeze blew some leaves into his cup. Though he had the option of throwing away the water he was
drinking, he continued sipping it and eventually enjoyed its flavor. Towards the end, the emperor has been making
his own drink, and kick started the popularity of it.
Tea drinking in the ancient times was most commonly used for
medical purposes and even for traditional ceremonies in their country. But as the barter trading of the ancient
world expanded, the tea itself started its travel around the world.
The tea’s first stop was in Asia, where in it slowly influenced the other neighboring country of
its origin. After that, it reached the Middle East in around 500 to 1000 A.D. It took some time for it to reach
Europe in 1650, when the time of great west expansion was set. When the tea reached Europe, this humble drink has
suddenly become a world’s favorite.
Although the tea today has so many variations, the main source of this beverage is still
just one kind of plant, the Camellia Sinesis. From this one plant, its leaves can produce different kinds of
teas depending on the age of the leaves and of its buds. A perfect example is the white tea and black tea; white
tea comes from its young leaves, while the black tea comes from the fully oxidized leaves. On the other hand,
the known herbal teas are just infused regular tea with different fruits, herbs or other plant products.
Tea drinking has traveled and evolved in so many ways. From one
part of a country to the next, the tea really left a mark in its tradition and culture. It has been the favorite
of the royals and emperors, to the simple people who just want to have a perfect cup of drink. Nonetheless, tea
has been brewing for years, and will be brewing and growing for thousands of years to come.
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108-ct. Ceylon Tea Chest
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A display of 108 Foil wrapped Envelope bags to maintain freshness and quality . 12 assorted Flavors to suit any guest and any occasion.Packed in a Faux Leather Tea Chest
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Twinings Variety Pack of Four Flavors, Tea Bags, 20-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
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Twinings Classic black tea variety tea contains five bags each of four expertly blended. They are all individually wrapped tea bags. Traditional style black teas blended for exceptional flavor. Indulge yourself and your guest with 4 expertly blended Twinings classic black teas: English breakfast, Earl Grey, Lady Grey and Irish breakfast.
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Tea Forte Single Steeps Loose Tea Sampler
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The perfect measure for the perfect cup.
Single Steeps easy to use, pre-portioned pouches are a convenient and simple way to prepare the perfect cup of premium loose-leaf tea.
Now tea aficionados and beginners alike can enjoy the wonderful taste experience of loose-leaf tea with perfect ease...
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Tazo Assorted Tea Sampler, 24 Tea Bags
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Tazo offers a range of selected teas in filterbags including green, black, organic and herbal blends to suit most tastes. Tazo is produced in small hand blended batches ensuring freshness, quality and that unique Tazo style.
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China Tea Loose Leaf Sampler Gift Pack - 6 Tins (Pu Erh, Oolong, Jasmine, Dragonwell Green Tea, Tikuanyin oolong, China Green)
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Total 6x1.0 Oz. Random Selection of wonderful Chinese Teas. Fresh arrival!
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Yunnan Pu Erh,
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Rose Black Tea,
Rose Green Tea
Osthsmum Green Tea...
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Taylors of Harrogate, Yorkshire Gold Tea, 160-Count Tea Bags
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Yorkshire Gold from Taylors of Harrogate is the original Yorkshire Tea. This is the tea that started it all. Taylors Yorkshire Gold is a premium English Tea with a unique and distinctive taste. You can even call it a luxury tea...
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Tea Forte Large Tin Sampler Collection
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Designed to be a perfect hostess gift, each tin contains fifteen Tea Forte silken tea infusers. Five of our best tea blends come in this beautiful, hand printed tin with rich matte colors. Can be kept, refilled, and used for years to come as a Tea Forté serving case...
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WISSOTZKY Magic Tea Box, 80-Count
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World renowned since 1849, Wissotzky tea offers a tempting selection of 80 assorted teas.Our gift boxes provide you and your guests a colorful assortment of 8 black tea, herbal infusions and fruit teas...
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