He always boiled his water before drinking it. One day while he was boiling his water a few fallings leaves from a nearby tree landed in the water. The aroma was so enchanting he decided to taste it and declared it heaven sent.
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water.
There are three types of teas made from tea leaves Green, Black and Oolong. Tea is the national drink of China. Tea contains vitamins, oils, and fluoride. It also contains caffeine and some types are used as a diuretic. Green Tea was used for medicinal purposes long before is was used as a beverage.