2. HISTORY OF THE TEA
The history of tea is long and complex, spreading across multiple cultures over
the span of thousands of years. Tea likely originated in Yunnan, China during
the Shang Dynasty as a medicinal drink.
Tea was first introduced to Portuguese priests and merchants in China during
the 16th century.
Drinking tea became popular in Britain during the 17th century. The British
introduced tea production, as well as consumption to India, in order to compete
with the Chinese monopoly on tea.

3. CULTIVATION
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen plant that grows mainly in tropical and
subtropical climates.
Some varieties can also tolerate marine climates and are cultivated as far north
as Pembrokeshire in the British mainland and Washington in the United States.
Tea plants are propagated from seed and cutting; it takes about 4 to 12 years
for a tea plant to bear seed, and about three years before a new plant is ready
for harvesting.

5. BENEFITS OF TEA
1 It is a powerful antioxidant: helps to slow cell aging
and the progression of some degenerative diseases.
2 Increases concentration.

6. BENEFITS OF TEA
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3 It helps to reduce viral infections and strengthens the
immune system.
4 It contains a high level of fluoride that they help to fight
cavities, as well as flavonoids that reduce plaque and
reducing bad breath.

7. BENEFITS OF TEA
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5 The flavonoids in tea can act as anti-allergenic.
6 It has been shown that tea fights bad cholesterol
(LDL) derived from oxidation at the same time that raises
levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

8. BENEFITS OF TEA
7 It lowers blood sugar levels and has light antibiotic
effects against certain bacteria such as staphylococci and
some viruses.
8 Studies have linked tea to low rates of coronary heart
disease.