The word tea is not found in the Bible. The Hebrew word ‘that’ Hebrew for tea is used twice in the old testament, both times referring to the plant and its leaves rather than an infusion (1 Kings 4:33; 2 Chronicles 4:2). Also, there are many references to this drink. Tea was first introduced in China around 2700 B.C.E. It was used as a medicine and a beverage, but not until the 1200s did it become popular in Europe as a drink.