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The ART of Drinking Tea

Tea and its History

A cup of tea is a vital part of everyday life for the majority of people all over the world. In fact, tea is so integral to may people's routine that it is very difficult to imagine life without it. Imagine going to a Chinese restaurant and ordering dim sum without serving the hot tea that goes along with it. But this common practice was not that enjoyed by the majority before. Tea was a luxury product that only the rich could afford, and at one time there was a discussion if it is good or bad for ones health. It was over the course of several hundred years that tea gained its place as a familiar drink among many household. Also, its health-giving properties were relatively recognized by the world.

Contrary to many people's beliefs, drinking tea did not originate in Britain but in China. The true story begun in ancient china over 5,000 years ago. According to legend, Shen Nung, an early emperor was a skilled ruler,......

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