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Tea
was reportedly discovered in China around 2737 B.C. by The Emperor
Chen Nung when a tea leaf fell into his bowl of hot water. This
tradition of tea drinking became a integral part of society and was
the preferred beverage for all walks of life; from monks and
mandarins to the nomadic tribesmen who traded horses for bricks of
tea. The Japanese may have transformed tea drinking into a sacred
ceremony, however, the Chinese are credited with initiating the time
honored ritual of offering a guest a cup of tea as a sign of hospitality. |