Tea was discovered in China over 4,700 years ago, according to legend, by Emperor Shen Nong. From those ancient origins, Chinese tea culture evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated ceremoni
Tea was discovered in China over 4,700 years ago, according to legend, by Emperor Shen Nong. From those ancient origins, Chinese tea culture evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated ceremoni
China invented tea—using it as a medicinal herb at least 3,000 years ago, then as a Buddhist aid, then as a court luxury, then as a daily necessity. Today, Chinese tea culture encompasses everything f