CURIOSITIES ABOUT TEA
Tea is said to be the second drink in the world in terms of popularity, the first being water. Tea - a warm, aromatic drink with a history of over 5000 years, we drink it every day for its properties and delicious taste. Today, tea is considered the drink of conversation, of hospitality, it is a way to promote a healthy lifestyle. Tea has many properties, but did you know:
* Tea reduces appetite, making it ideal for dieting.
* Many types of tea contain caffeine, and some can compete with other caffeinated beverages such as coffee. A cup of black tea, for example, contains half the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee.
* The tea was discovered by accident by the Chinese emperor Shen Nung? Apparently he accidentally mixed the boiling water he was drinking with dried leaves, which resulted in the aromatic liqueur.
* The value of tea is indisputable, did you know that until the 19th century in Siberia, tea crates were often used instead of money?
* On average, 3 billion cups of tea are consumed in a day.
* There are about 1500 types of tea.
* The most expensive tea in the world comes from China, it is a very rare variety called Tieguanyin, and half a kilogram costs 1500 USD.
* Tea only appeared in Europe in 1608 and the first country on the continent to enjoy it was Holland, as its ships carried it across the seas to Europe. At that time the only source of tea in the world was in China.
* Tea is the national drink in Iran and Afghanistan. Green tea is served as a refreshment, black tea for warming.
* Tea is the world's oldest and most popular soft drink.
* Tea tasting is similar to wine tasting. Specialists have to establish the peculiarities of each type of tea according to the oxidation and fermentation process, the origin of the tea plant, determine the theine level, find the perfect combinations for tea blends.
* In Asia, tea readers are as respected as astrologers. So, the future can be read in tea leaves, shaken three times.
* The world's oldest teapot is in Japan and bears the name "Tsuen Tea House" in Uji. It was founded in the 12th century by a retired samurai.
Since ancient times, tea has been considered a healthy drink. Studies show that green tea in particular helps bad breath, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, lowers blood pressure and is a good anti-inflammatory.
